Anti-Corruption Drive: Iraq’s new prime minister Ali al-Zaidi is pushing “Operation Dawn” style raids, with officials reporting cash seizures and high-profile arrests across Iraq’s political spectrum, while the government moves to formalize recovered funds through a dedicated finance account and a draft asset-recovery law. Militia Disarmament Deadlines: Baghdad reiterated deadlines for Iran-aligned armed groups to surrender weapons and coordinate with international partners, tying the timeline to recent attacks on US facilities. Regional Diplomacy: Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein visited Syria for talks with President Ahmad al-Sharaa and others, focusing on security coordination and expanding cooperation as Iraq resumes limited oil exports via Syrian territory. Energy Corridor Talks: Iraq and Syria also discussed reviving oil pipeline links and forming a joint committee to follow up on energy, water, and agriculture projects. Kurdistan Security Reform: In Erbil, the Peshmerga minister hailed reforms under the KRG’s ninth cabinet, including unifying two Peshmerga commands under the ministry’s umbrella. World Cup Politics: Iraq’s winless World Cup campaign remains under scrutiny as fans and officials debate what went wrong after heavy losses.