Iraq security update: Terror funding suspect held, Arbaeen plan launched
Below is a summary of key security and public safety incidents reported across Iraq on August 9, 2025.
The Army Arrests ISIS Financial Facilitator (Saladin)
The Iraqi Military Intelligence Directorate arrested a woman accused of distributing stipends to ISIS members in Saladin's Shirqat district during a precision operation.
Arbaeen Security Plan Announced (Najaf)
Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari launched a comprehensive security and service plan for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, highlighting Najaf's central role in receiving millions of pilgrims.
INSS Apprehends Murder Suspect (Baghdad / Al-Anbar)
The Iraqi National Security Service (INSS) arrested a suspect in the killing of a retired army major general and his wife in Baghdad. He was captured in Al-Anbar and referred to the judiciary.
Clash Involving PM Advisor's Son (Karbala / Najaf)
A security source reported to Shafaq News an armed clash between Asaib Ahl al-Haq members (a major Shiite Iraqi armed group) and the son of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's adviser Ihsan Al-Shibli on the Karbala–Najaf Road. The confrontation began with a physical assault and escalated to gunfire.
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