Arrests followed court rulings stripping suspects of parliamentary immunity, with the operation led by the Counter Terrorism Service.

Overnight raids in Baghdad led to the arrest of Iraqi political officials on corruption charges, with authorities sealing off the Green Zone.

Context shows the al-Sudani bloc won the most seats in elections but failed to form a government, keeping the Coordination Framework in a deadlock.

Adnan Al Jumaili, deputy oil minister for refining, reportedly testified against a wider network of officials, triggering additional arrest warrants.

Security and legal sources spoke on the record about the sensitivity of the investigations and the ongoing nature of operations.

The raids fit a broader pattern of corruption probes that could reshape Iraq’s political alliances and governance.

Analysts say the developments could have wide-ranging implications for Iraq’s political dynamics and future governance, given the involvement of MPs and a major political bloc.

Footage circulated showing heavy armored vehicles, including tanks, inside the Green Zone and at a residence within the complex.

Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman and political newcomer, replaced al-Sudani as prime minister-designate with U.S. backing amid ongoing deadlock.

The operation targeted several high-ranking officials who had appeared in local media reports.

Some suspects reportedly fled the Green Zone, prompting authorities to seal entrances and broaden the manhunt, with the operation expected to continue.

Authorities seized about $86 million in cash this month related to the corruption case against Adnan al-Jumaili.