Weapons Under State Control: Iraq’s four top state authorities renewed their call to place all weapons under state control, linking it to strengthening state authority and the rule of law as the global coalition’s withdrawal nears. Kurdistan Drone Attack: Iraqi lawmakers pushed for an emergency parliament session in Erbil after two explosive drones hit the office of KRG PM Masrour Barzani and the residence of the Erbil security chief; no casualties were reported. Baghdad Demands Answers: Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation into the Erbil attack, while FM Fuad Hussein demanded an official explanation from Iran; Iran called the incident “highly suspicious” and hinted at possible “false flag” motives. Diplomatic Fallout: The US envoy Tom Barrack, plus the UK and EU, condemned the strike and backed Iraq’s sovereignty and arms-control push. Regional Tensions: Kataib Hezbollah set conditions for any weapons talks, demanding full US withdrawal, Turkish withdrawal, and dissolution of the Peshmerga. Security Operations: Iraqi Air Force F-16s struck an ISIS hideout in Kirkuk, destroying the site and killing those inside. Diyala Alert: PMF sites in Diyala were evacuated after unidentified aircraft were detected. Economy Talks: Iran’s central bank chief met Iraqi counterparts to ease banking barriers and speed settlement of financial claims. Corruption/Payroll: Rasheed Bank denied involvement in Iraq’s “ghost employees” electricity payroll case, saying it only processes payments from official lists.