Iraq: Iraqi Forces Arrest Politicians in Overnight Baghdad Green Zone Raids.

Baghdad, Iraq - June 28, 2026 Multiple political figures have reportedly been arrested in Baghdad following overnight raids carried out by Iraqi forces in the heavily fortified Green Zone. According to reports, the operations targeted politicians as part of an ongoing security campaign, with several detentions confirmed by media sources. The Green Zone in Baghdad, which hosts key government buildings and foreign diplomatic missions, was placed under heightened security during the raids, amid a wider military presence across the capital.