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Shafaq News<\/p>\n
Below is a summary of key
\nsecurity and crime-related incidents reported across Iraq on May 05, 2026.<\/p>\n
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\nUS Embassy Warns of Potential Attacks (Baghdad)<\/p>\n
The US Embassy warned<\/a> that – Iraq\u2019s National Security – A security source told Shafaq – The Interior Ministry took – Police divers retrieved the – Security forces arrested a – Police ended dangerous driving – A truck driver died at – The US Department of State –
\nIran-aligned Iraqi armed groups continue planning attacks on US citizens and
\ninterests across Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, urging Americans not to
\ntravel and to leave the country immediately.<\/p>\n
\n255 Artifacts Seized in Smuggling Operation (Basra\/ Dhi Qar)<\/p>\n
\nService recovered<\/a> 255 archaeological items hidden in abandoned quarries between
\nBasra and Dhi Qar, including coins, pottery, and stone pieces, intended for
\nsmuggling.<\/p>\n
\nDetainee Escapes Custody (Kirkuk)<\/p>\n
\nNews that a detainee wanted over a financial dispute escaped during legal
\nprocedures, prompting a manhunt and the issuance of a new arrest warrant.<\/p>\n
\nJewelry Shop Owner Faces Legal Action (Baghdad)<\/p>\n
\nlegal measures against a jewelry shop owner accused of publishing content
\ndeemed in violation of public decency laws.<\/p>\n
\nBody Recovered from River (Diyala)<\/p>\n
\nbody of a young man from the Diyala River after four days of search operations.<\/p>\n
\nHigh-Risk Suspect Arrested (Kirkuk)<\/p>\n
\nsuspect listed among dangerous individuals, accused of involvement in murder
\nand drug trafficking.<\/p>\n
\nReckless Driver Detained (Karbala)<\/p>\n
\nbehavior in central Karbala, detaining the driver after circulating footage of
\nthe incident.<\/p>\n
\nTruck Driver Killed at Border Crossing (Basra)<\/p>\n
\nShalamcheh border crossing after the vehicle fell on him while repairing a
\ntire, following procedures by security personnel to deflate parked trucks\u2019
\ntires, according to the victim\u2019s family, who called for an investigation.<\/p>\n
\n$10M Reward Announced for Armed Faction Leader (Baghdad)<\/p>\n
\nannounced<\/a> a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to Akram
\nAl-Kaabi, leader of Harakat Al-Nujaba, an Iran-aligned armed group based in Iraq.<\/p>\n
\nInternational Drug Network Dismantled (Erbil)<\/p>\n