Iraqi Forces Deploy in Baghdad's Green Zone Amid Political Raids and Rising Tensions
Iraqi security forces deployed tanks and special units in Baghdad's Green Zone, targeting several politicians amid allegations of corruption and ties to Iran. The operation involved arrests of influential leaders and heavy firing was reported. This escalation follows Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's anti-corruption stance and a reported ultimatum for US forces to withdraw by September, raising concerns about Iraq's political stability and the future of foreign military presence.