Iraq arrests 47 officials ahead of prime minister’s visit to US
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Iraqi authorities have arrested 47 officials, including a deputy oil minister sanctioned by Washington, ahead of the prime minister's visit to the United States. The detentions appear aimed at signaling a crackdown on figures targeted by US sanctions.
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