An unprecedented incident occurred in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, where an Iraqi officer was assaulted by a group of armed individuals. A video widely circulated on social media on Tuesday evening showed the incident that took place in the crowded Mansour area, where the officer clashed with members of the armed group following a dispute, the reasons for which are still unclear.
According to security sources and eyewitnesses, the altercation escalated quickly, leading the assailants to strip the officer of his military rank in front of bystanders. The incident caused panic and chaos in the area, with many citizens attempting to intervene but retreating for their safety. While the specific date of the video has not been confirmed, a security source indicated that the incident stemmed from a confrontation with the security detail of one of the armed factions. As of the time of writing, no clarification had been issued from the Iraqi security authorities regarding this unprecedented incident.
