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Shafaq News
Below is a summary of security and public safety incidents reported
across Iraq on May 6, 2026.
Airstrikes Kill Militants (Kirkuk)
Iraqi F-16 jets conducted two strikes targeting ISIS positions in the
Hamrin mountain range within the Kirkuk operations sector, killing three
militants.
Datura Crops Destroyed (Baghdad)
Security forces destroyed around 40,000 datura plants cultivated across
agricultural plots covering 13 dunams in Baghdad.
Young Man Dies (Al-Muthanna)
A young man died by suicide in Al-Muthanna province for unknown reasons.
Conference Postponed (Babil)
The Interior Ministry postponed a press conference on the investigation
into the assassination attempt on civil activist Dirgham Majid after the Court
of Appeal requested further investigative procedures. Majid survived an attack
on April 20, when masked gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire, injuring his foot.
Blackmail Suspect Arrested (Karbala)
Police in Karbala arrested a suspect accused of blackmailing a girl
through social media and attempting to extort money.
Residency Violations (Najaf)
Three foreign nationals were detained in Kufa, Najaf province, over
violations of residency regulations.
Fraud Suspect Detained (Al-Diwaniyah)
Security forces detained a suspect accused of impersonating a security
officer and using the role to solicit money in exchange for promised jobs and
official appointments.
Border Wall Completed (Nationwide)
The Interior Ministry reported the completion of a concrete barrier
along the Iraq–Syria border.
Antiquities Case Seized (Baghdad)
A suspect was detained in an antiquities trafficking case, with six
archaeological pieces and a handgun seized.
Alcohol Distribution Case (Baghdad)
Police in Baghdad’s Al-Karkh detained a man seen in a video distributing
alcoholic beverages to drivers on a public road.