Controversy in Baghdad: Crossing of Iraqi Forces Over the American Flag Provokes Anger from a Congress Representative
Joe Wilson, a Republican member of the U.S. Congress, reacted strongly by sharing images of the Hashd al-Shaabi parade in Baghdad, showing forces and military vehicles crossing over the American flag. Wilson, in his message, described Hashd al-Shaabi as an official part of Iraq’s security structure and criticized this act, accusing the Baghdad government of widespread Iranian influence. Following the escalation of reactions, Ali al-Zaydi, the Prime Minister of Iraq, ordered the formation of a committee to investigate the dimensions of this incident and demanded the swift presentation of investigation results and legal action against those responsible.