Prime Minister: Anti-Corruption Steps Launched, Factions Commencing Weapon Handover to State

Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi confirmed Wednesday initiating corruption crackdown in state departments. He noted most factions began handing over weapons to the state. Al-Zaidi stated full U.S. troop withdrawal removes resistance justification in Iraq, explaining relations would shift from military to economic partnership. He added corruption fight tops his priorities, having already launched procedures in every ministry and department to combat it. Additionally, Al-Zaidi expressed Iraq's wish for OPEC to boost its oil production, aligning with its capabilities and population.