Shafaq News
Below is a summary of keysecurity and crime-related incidents reported across Iraq on May 05, 2026.
-US Embassy Warns of Potential Attacks (Baghdad)
The US Embassy warned thatIran-aligned Iraqi armed groups continue planning attacks on US citizens andinterests across Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, urging Americans not totravel and to leave the country immediately.
-255 Artifacts Seized in Smuggling Operation (Basra/ Dhi Qar)
Iraq’s National SecurityService recovered 255 archaeological items hidden in abandoned quarries betweenBasra and Dhi Qar, including coins, pottery, and stone pieces, intended forsmuggling.
-Detainee Escapes Custody (Kirkuk)
A security source told ShafaqNews that a detainee wanted over a financial dispute escaped during legalprocedures, prompting a manhunt and the issuance of a new arrest warrant.
-Jewelry Shop Owner Faces Legal Action (Baghdad)
The Interior Ministry tooklegal measures against a jewelry shop owner accused of publishing contentdeemed in violation of public decency laws.
-Body Recovered from River (Diyala)
Police divers retrieved thebody of a young man from the Diyala River after four days of search operations.
-High-Risk Suspect Arrested (Kirkuk)
Security forces arrested asuspect listed among dangerous individuals, accused of involvement in murderand drug trafficking.
-Reckless Driver Detained (Karbala)
Police ended dangerous drivingbehavior in central Karbala, detaining the driver after circulating footage ofthe incident.
-Truck Driver Killed at Border Crossing (Basra)
A truck driver died atShalamcheh border crossing after the vehicle fell on him while repairing atire, following procedures by security personnel to deflate parked trucks’tires, according to the victim’s family, who called for an investigation.
-$10M Reward Announced for Armed Faction Leader (Baghdad)
The US Department of Stateannounced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to AkramAl-Kaabi, leader of Harakat Al-Nujaba, an Iran-aligned armed group based in Iraq.
-International Drug Network Dismantled (Erbil)
Kurdistan Region securityforces dismantled an international drug trafficking network, seizing more thanone million captagon pills and 100 kilograms of hashish, and foiling an attemptto smuggle the drugs abroad. All suspects were detained under anti-narcoticslaws.
-Road Accident Kills One, Injures Another (Al-Sulaymaniyah)
A person was killed andanother injured after a Kia Cerato overturned on the road between Chamchamaland Takya, with the injured taken to a nearby hospital, a source told ShafaqNews.