Security briefing: Airstrikes, arrests, and tragedy mark Iraq's day
Below is a summary of key security incidents reported across Iraq on August 12, 2025.
Airstrike on ISIS Hideouts (Kirkuk)
The Iraqi Air Force launched a precision airstrike targeting ISIS positions in Wadi al-Shay, south of Kirkuk. The strike followed intelligence on militant movements and destroyed several operational sites.
Foreign Nationals Detained with Military Gear (Babil)
Security forces arrested a group of Pakistani nationals walking among Arbaeen pilgrims in Al-Kifl. They were found with PMF-branded military uniforms and images showing them carrying medium weapons and riding in military vehicles abroad.
Counter-Terrorism Sweep Nets 11 Suspects (Nationwide)
Iraq's Counter-Terrorism Service arrested 11 ISIS suspects in a series of coordinated raids across Nineveh, Kirkuk, Saladin, and al-Sulaymaniyah. Forces destroyed multiple hideouts, tunnels, and caves used for storing explosives. The operations were supported by army aviation and Kurdish Asayish units.
Arbaeen Pilgrimage Crash Kills Five (al-Diwaniyah)
A traffic accident on the al-Diwaniyah–Afak road left five dead and 23 injured. Among the victims were two sons of MP Karim Aliwi, head of the parliamentary Security and Defense Committee. The crash occurred when a tire burst, causing the vehicle to collide with a passenger bus.
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