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Heavy armor and gunfire reported in Baghdad Green Zone during security operation
Government-aligned special operations forces backed by army armor entered the Green Zone in Baghdad. Gunfire was reported during the operation targeting several pro-Iranian politicians.
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Heavy armor and security forces moved through the Green Zone in Baghdad on the night of the report. Gunfire broke out as government-aligned special operations forces, supported by Iraqi Army armor, conducted an operation inside the secured district. The special operations forces aimed to arrest several pro-Iranian politicians, according to reports on the movements.
The operation remained confined to the Green Zone, with no immediate details released on the number of arrests or any casualties. Unconfirmed reports earlier described the movements as part of efforts to detain the politicians. The Green Zone houses government offices and diplomatic facilities in the Iraqi capital.
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LeftNeutralRightRoutine sovereignty enforcementIranian influence crackdown
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