Flight Grounded: Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s trip to Saudi Arabia is suspended following recent strikes. Hard to play diplomat abroad when you don't even own your own sky.
"We Didn't Allow This"
: The government solemnly announced it gave zero authorization for attacks on targets inside Iraq. A fierce stance, except foreign forces and local militias don't bother asking Baghdad for permission anyway.
Completely Clueless: In a pathetic attempt at damage control, official spokesmen openly admitted
the state had no prior knowledge of strikes executed on its own soil.
The Bottom Line
Baghdad isn't a government; it's a spectator. It learns about bombings in its own territory from Telegram channels just like everyone else, reduced to issuing toothless press releases while foreign powers treat Iraqi airspace like an open playground.