Shafaq News /  A security source told Shafaq News Agency that the head of Basra operations commander issued an order prohibiting the entry/exit of any security force to and from the governorate, including the including al-Hashd al-Shaabi forces, except upon an exclusive approval."

Commander Ali Al-Majidi was appointed on May 14, replacing Major General Akram Saddam.

 Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi removed Saddam from his post, against the backdrop of an attack that targeted a security force from Baghdad while arresting some wanted armed factions' leaders.