Iraqi military forces deployed to Basra to thwart plot against Kuwait
According to Alhurra, Iraqi security and political sources stated that Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi deployed four military brigades to Basra on Saturday. This move followed intelligence reports suggesting that Iran-aligned factions were planning to launch attacks against Kuwait from the province. Although Baghdad did not officially announce the deployment, Iraqi Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Yarallah visited Basra on Sunday, meeting with the governor and security commanders to focus on securing the border strip. A security source told Alhurra that the factions intended to use drones and ground attacks against Kuwait. The intelligence regarding the alleged plot reportedly reached Baghdad via a Gulf state. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief of Staff Saad Harbiya described the movements as part of a troop redeployment. The Iraqi government is under pressure to prevent its territory from being used for attacks against neighboring countries.