Iraq security sweep: Arrests, killings, and counterterrorism operations
2026-02-14 - 21:56
Shafaq News Below is a summary of key security and crime-related incidents reported across Iraq on February 14, 2026. - Drug Dealer Arrested (Dhi Qar) Security forces arrested a teenage girl accused of selling drugs in Souq Al-Shuyukh and detained a prominent drug trafficker in Al-Nasr district, seizing thousands of narcotic pills. - Suicide Bomber Identified (Al-Anbar) Iraqi authorities identified one of three suicide bombers who detonated explosive belts during a raid last week in Al-Anbar province. - Civilian Killed Dispute (Nineveh) A civilian died after being stabbed during a quarrel over livestock in western Mosul. Police arrested the suspect and launched an investigation. - Traffic Accidents Fatal (Kirkuk) Two separate road accidents on the Kirkuk–Hawija road left one person dead and another injured. - Suicides Reported Cases (Baghdad/ Dhi Qar/ Muthanna) Authorities recorded multiple suicide incidents, including a married woman in eastern Baghdad and young men in Nasiriyah and Samawah. Investigations are ongoing. - Father Shoots Son (Najaf) A father shot his eight-year-old son during a domestic dispute in Kufa before taking his own life. The child remains in critical condition. - Extortion Gang Arrested (Basra) Security forces arrested a gang accused of fraud and impersonating National Security officers to extort citizens. - Terror Suspect Detained (Al-Anbar) Security forces detained a suspect accused of financing terrorist groups by providing vehicles and logistical support. - Smuggling Arrest Made (Babil) Police arrested a suspect arriving from Basra who was found in possession of artifacts believed to be antiquities. - Armed Clash Erupts (Dhi Qar) Clashes erupted between a police patrol and several individuals north of Nasiriyah, resulting in minor injuries to an officer and multiple arrests. - Drug Traffickers Caught (Baghdad/ Al-Anbar) Military intelligence arrested seven suspected drug traffickers in Baghdad and Al-Anbar, seizing narcotics and referring the suspects to the judiciary. - Drone Missile Test (Baghdad/ Al-Anbar) Iraq’s Defense Ministry conducted a live missile test using a CH-5 combat drone at Ain al-Asad Air Base under senior military supervision. - House Robbery Reported (Baghdad) Unknown assailants broke into the home of an Iraqi intelligence officer in southern Baghdad, stealing cash, gold, and a handgun. - Prisoner Recaptured Hospital (Kirkuk) Security forces recaptured a detainee who briefly escaped from Azadi Teaching Hospital after a search operation inside the facility. - Missing Child Found (Kirkuk) Police located and returned a missing child to his family in Dibis district following a coordinated search. - Guard Found Dead (Kirkuk) Authorities opened an investigation after a security guard assigned to the Kirkuk traffic directorate was found dead from a gunshot wound under unclear circumstances.