On 5 October, The SOFX Report reported that Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation and arrests after state-incorporated forces drove over American and Israeli flags at a Baghdad parade staged by the PMF. The same report said he had set 30 June 2027 for bringing militia weapons under state control and that Kataib Hezbollah rejected that timeline.
- The SOFX Report05 Oct, 07:22
“Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation and arrests after state-incorporated forces drove over U.S. and Israeli flags at a Baghdad parade.”
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation and arrests after state-incorporated forces drove over U.S. and Israeli flags at a Baghdad parade.
publication of the investigation order, identification of the detained personnel, or formal charges by 8 October 2026; any of these moves this file.