Iraq has officially accused brigades affiliated with Kata'ib Hezbollah of storming an official department, opening fire on security personnel, and conducting a terrorist operation in Baghdad. The government statement, acquired by The New Region, specifically named brigades 45 and 46 of the Popular Mobilization Forces as being under the control of the Hezbollah Brigades and responsible for the actions. The timing of the accusation was not specified beyond being a recent development. According to a copy of the Provincial Council's agenda, Baghdad's Provincial Council is scheduled to elect a new governor for the Iraqi capital on Sunday night. This accusation against the Hezbollah Brigades, an Iran-backed faction led by Al-Hamidaoui, places them alone against the country and its sovereignty, according to a statement by Steven Nabil. The official statement, translated from Arabic, detailed that the accused brigades stormed an official circle and opened fire on protection members and others. The report also questions whether Kata'ib Hezbollah remains on the Iraqi government payroll.
