The US Treasury Department announced new financial sanctions against seven Iraqi leaders. The sanctions included prominent figures in armed factions like Kata'ib Hezbollah and Al-Nujaba. Washington accused these commanders of direct involvement in attacking American interests and bases. The US administration considers these factions to be undermining Iraq's sovereignty and internal stability. The sanctions mandate freezing all financial assets of the targets and banning commercial dealings. They were also placed on blacklists preventing them from international travel and movement. This step places additional pressure on the Iraqi government, which is demanded to control uncontrolled weapons. The targeted factions threatened to respond to these sanctions, considering them blatant interference in Iraqi affairs. These developments further complicate the security and political scene within Baghdad and its suburbs. Popular circles fear the outbreak of new armed confrontations as a result of this American escalation.