Iraq security forces raid Baghdad's Green Zone, detaining officials over corruption

Iraqi security forces carried out a night‑time raid in the heavily guarded Green Zone of Baghdad early on Sunday, sealing all entrances to the complex that houses key government ministries and foreign embassies. The operation, involving army units, anti‑terrorist squads and special forces, resulted in the detention of seven individuals, including five parliamentarians. The arrests were linked to statements made by former deputy oil minister Adnan al‑Jumaili after his recent detention and are part of a broader anti‑corruption drive announced by Iraq’s new prime minister Ali al‑Zajidi.

No official comment has been released about the specifics of the raid or the identities of the detainees, but the move is expected to further impact Iraq’s fragile political landscape, where corruption allegations often intersect with power struggles among rival factions.