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Iraqi security forces raid Baghdad Green Zone, arrest MPs in anti-corruption crackdown
Published 28 June 2026 ยท world
Baghdad's high-security Green Zone saw a significant crackdown as Iraqi forces arrested politicians and officials in a sweeping anti-corruption drive. Judicial orders led to pre-dawn
Baghdad's high-security Green Zone saw a significant crackdown as Iraqi forces arrested politicians and officials in a sweeping anti-corruption drive. Judicial orders led to pre-dawn raids, targeting individuals implicated in financial corruption and potentially linked to smuggling and funding armed factions. This operation precedes Prime Minister Zaidi's US visit, signaling his commitment to reforms amidst ongoing investigations.
Published: June 28, 2026 โข 3:23 PM IST ยท Updated: June 28, 2026 โข 4:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Baghdad's high-security Green Zone saw a significant crackdown as Iraqi forces arrested politicians and officials in a sweeping anti-corruption drive.
Judicial orders led to pre-dawn raids, targeting individuals implicated in financial corruption and potentially linked to smuggling and funding armed factions.
This operation precedes Prime Minister Zaidi's US visit, signaling his commitment to reforms amidst ongoing investigations.