West Asia Power Talk: Iran’s top security official Mohsen Rezaei told Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council chief that the US has “no place” in West Asia’s future, urging border security and dismantling anti-Iran armed groups. PMF and State Control: Iraq’s PM Ali al-Zaidi is pushing a major PMF reform to professionalize the force, a move that could support militia disarmament goals ahead of the Sept. 30 weapons deadline. Cabinet Fight: The Al-Azm Alliance rejected a plan to cut its next cabinet share from two ministries to one after its leader was arrested over corruption allegations. Telecom Court Battle: Iraq’s courts upheld the regulator’s suspension of Korek Telecom after overturning an injunction, as CMC measures shut down Korek offices and centers. Currency Rumors: The Central Bank of Iraq denied printing new banknotes with three zeros removed, saying any redenomination would require formal legal and technical steps. Economy Watch: Iraq’s June 2026 budget revenues fell 42% year-on-year, with oil income down sharply. Energy Moves: Iraq and Shell discussed boosting Basra gas output and cutting associated gas flaring. Kurdistan Security: A drone was shot down near Soran in KRI, sparking a fire; Germany also ended its anti-ISIS advisory mission in the region as coalition drawdown nears. Corruption Crackdown: Courts sentenced electricity officials over bribery and illicit gains, while Integrity Commission raids arrested Najaf officials. Drugs: Courts in Dhi Qar and Najaf handed long prison terms and life sentences in trafficking cases.