That gap between optics and substance could become decisive ahead of Al-Zaidi’s expected Washington visit.

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 ...

Security official says raids were part of effort from new PM Zaidi to show US that Iraq is committed to democratic reforms, cracking down on Iranian influence ...

The Green Zone includes Baghdad's parliament building, various government institutions, and embassies, with many politicians also having residences in the area.

ALBAWABA - Gunfire was reported on Saturday night around Baghdad's Green Zone amid reports of arrests linked to corruption investigations, according to local media. Iraqi special security forces were ...

Baghdad: Iraqi security forces arrested dozens of politicians, lawmakers and senior government officials early on Sunday after Elite Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) units raided their homes inside ...

The Green Zone typically hosts the US embassy and other diplomatic missions, as well as international institutions and ...

Iraq has launched one of its biggest anti-corruption crackdowns in decades, arresting dozens of politicians and officials. The sweeping raids signal a major test for PM Ali al-Zaidi’s reform agenda.

Thousands of protesters were inside Baghdad's Green Zone on Sunday after breaking into the fortified area and storming parliament, as Iraq's premier called for rioters to be pursued and punished.