The confusion and security tension that accompanied the arrest of the leader of the Popular Mobilization Operations in Anbar, Qassem Musleh, and the unbridled military parade that Baghdad witnessed on Wednesday evening, before the security forces again took control of matters on the ground, brought to mind the arrest of 14 members of the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades. In June of last year.
At that time, the armed factions, especially those loyal to Iran, criticized the move of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, who stressed more than once his intention to control the uncontrolled weapons in the country.
The battle of breaking a bone
The scenario of the military parade on Wednesday painted a picture of the battle to break the bone, which began to crystallize more clearly between Al-Kazemi and the state factions.
Despite the consensus of the four presidencies in the country (the President of the Republic, the government and representatives, And the Supreme Judicial Council) yesterday stressed the need for everyone to be under the wing of the state, to maintain security, but the challenges are great in the face of Al-Kazemi.
Bold moves
It is reported that during his first two months in power, Al-Kazemi carried out a series of bold moves that included two raids on the headquarters Sael is accused of firing missiles at military bases and diplomatic centers, but it was not successful in arresting gunmen, which showed, according to what government officials, politicians and diplomats told Reuters at the time, the limited powers of the government in the face of these factions. Confronting the “state” factions
In the same context, the “Mosleh” incident sheds light on how difficult it is to confront some factions, especially those described in the country.
However, the Prime Minister’s intention to proceed with the investigation and trials may draw new scenarios, especially since the official name of one of the leaders of those factions involved in the assassination of activists was officially revealed. It is a precedent in a country that has witnessed, since the protests began in October 2019, dozens of assassinations against “Anonymous”.
1
