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Reuters, citing Iraqi security sources: Drone attack targets Iranian Kurdish opposition camp in Sulaymaniyah

Kuwait says three northern border posts and an offshore Kuwait Oil Company drilling platform were attacked. The incidents caused property damage, and one worker was injured in a drone strike

The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) conducted a joint security operation with the Iraqi Army and police in Salah al-Din. A joint force from the 1st and 6th Regiments of the 73rd Brigade, under the Salah al-Din Operations Command of the PMF, in conjunction with Iraqi Army and police forces, carried out a search operation in Wadi al-Nuja and the surrounding areas within their area of responsibility. The operation aimed to enhance security, pursue outlaws, and prevent any attempts to destabilize the region, as part of joint security efforts to secure the areas within their area of responsibility.

An explosion was heard on the outskirts of Erbil, a city in northern Iraq.

Turkish Energy Minister: Agreement with Iraq on pipeline in its final stages

Erbil: A drone attack targeted camps belonging to the Iranian Kurdish opposition group known as PJAK.

Once again, explosions reportedly rocked PJAK headquarters in Erbil as a result of drone strikes.

Sirens sound at Victoria base near Baghdad International Airport

Hussein Taleb, Director General of Petroleum Products, was arrested.

Huge crowds of mourners are waiting for the coffin in the holy city of Karbala.

In Maysan, militias targeted a Chinese company working on the construction of the largest water complex in Al-Maymouna district with two rockets.

Funeral of Ali Khamenei in Najaf

The Chief of Staff of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) chaired an expanded meeting in the holy city of Karbala to discuss the final preparations for the funeral procession of the late Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The meeting, held at the Karbala Operations Command headquarters, was also attended by the Director of the Prime Minister's Office, the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, and several security and military leaders. Discussions focused on the security and logistical plans for the procession, as well as coordination vehicles among the various security and military agencies. The aim was to ensure the smooth execution of assigned duties and maintain security and public order during the procession. Participants emphasized the importance of unifying efforts and integrating roles among all relevant parties, and continuing field and logistical preparations to ensure the success of the funeral procession according to the established plans, achieving the highest levels of security and organization.

Iraqi Security Media Cell: Three airstrikes carried out against hideouts of armed groups in Kirkuk province

Joint operations: Terrorist killed in clash with counter-terrorism unit

Joint Operations: Iraqi F-16s carry out three successful and precise airstrikes targeting remaining hideouts and strongholds in the border area between the central government and the Kurdistan Region, near the Dibis district.

Gunfire was directed at protesters demonstrating against the deteriorating electricity situation in Qal'at Saleh district, within Maysan Governorate, southern Iraq.

The Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament told Al-Arabiya: The presidencies have agreed to lift the immunity of MPs accused of corruption.

Al-Arabiya, citing sources: Corruption raids in Iraq target 19 people, including Iraqi Hezbollah MP Hussein Mounis, who managed to escape, while $40 million and 100 billion dinars were seized.

A large security force entered the Al-Narjis residential city in Basra Governorate and closed the main gate.

Iraq seizes $14 million in raid on home of arrested deputy oil minister

Reports indicate that security forces have entered the Haditha district and the Barwana sub-district in Anbar province to pursue individuals wanted on corruption charges

Sabereen: The Counter-Terrorism Service is currently raiding the headquarters of Mohammed al-Halbousi inside the Green Zone

List of prominent politicians' names being circulated, including Muthana Samarrai, leader of the Sunni Azm alliance. Speculation these politicians are being arrested following the corruption investigation that is ballooning after arrest and interrogation of the former deputy: Baghdad's Green Zone has been locked down as military has been deployed with reports of raids on the residences of officials - The New Region's Baghdad correspondent

Iraqi SOF reportedly continue to arrest Iraqi politicians in the Green Zone tonight

Gunfire reported in the Green Zone, Iraq, tonight as government-aligned SOF, backed by Iraqi Army armor, move to arrest several pro-Iranian politicians

Following the explosions in Diyala Province, 3 IRGC-backed PMU / Hashed Al Shaabi elements were killed in airstrike on their positions.

Sources told Reuters that Iraqi officials are considering withdrawing from OPEC, but the current plan is to stay and obtain a larger production quota.

A senior oil official told Reuters: Iraq is experiencing a severe financial crisis due to the sharp decline in oil exports caused by the Iran war, and increasing its OPEC quota should be seriously considered.

The KRG on Wednesday announced that several major energy companies have resumed production at oil fields across the Kurdistan Region after completing repairs to damage caused by airstrikes during the recent Middle East war