Sinan Mahmoud

There has been no immediate claim of responsibility from Iran-backed militias in Iraq

Officials say device exploded during field sweep outside northern city of Mosul

Proposal raises debate as Baghdad balances Washington's demands, Tehran's influence and regional tensions

Move comes as government seeks tighter control over state spending

Detention coincides with orders from Prime Minister Al Zaidi to form anti-fraud council

Asaib Ahl Al Haq says it will disengage from Popular Mobilisation Forces

Adnan Al Jumaili was arrested as authorities investigate the minister and suspected associates

Pressure from Washington has borne fruit, with three groups already beginning process of placing weapons under state control

Strait of Hormuz closure has badly affected Baghdad's revenue, forcing its economy into free fall

Pro-Iran militias vow to target US forces if Washington intervenes, as Baghdad struggles to push ahead with disarming militias