Baghdad: The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) announced on Friday the arrest of Wathiq al-Battat on charges of insulting security institutions. A statement from the PMF detailed that al-Battat was apprehended by PMF security forces based on an official arrest warrant.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the arrest warrant for al-Battat was issued by the competent judiciary. The charges relate to his alleged derogatory statements against security institutions and the PMF. The PMF's statement underscores the legal grounds for the arrest as part of maintaining respect for security entities.