Iraq arrests 47 officials ahead of prime minister’s visit to US
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Source: RT News
Published: 2026-06-29 11:23 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Iran, Energy, Elections, World News, US Politics, Crime & Justice
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Iraq has launched a major anti-corruption crackdown ahead of Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi’s visit to Washington next month. The raids reportedly targeted Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij, whom the US had previously accused of aiding Iran.
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