Iraqi security forces were deployed in Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone overnight in a large-scale raid targeting several politicians over financial corruption, a security official told AFP. The operation involved anti-terrorism forces and the military and was carried out per judicial orders, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. No official statement has been released, and no names of arrested officials have been confirmed.
The Green Zone houses the US embassy and other diplomatic missions, international institutions, government offices, and the residences of high-ranking officials and politicians. Video footage shared on local Telegram channels showed security forces in heavy vehicles, including
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