4 stories for 2026-03-16 · Iraq
Iraq's Justice Ministry warned of potential escape of detained ISIS members from a central prison near Baghdad following an attack on a nearby military base. The ministry expressed concern that the security incident could enable detainees held at the facility to flee.
According to Al-Akhbar, an Iranian source has made statements regarding the targeting of a hospital referred to as "Lanaz" in Erbil. The report does not provide additional details about the circumstances, impact, or other specifics of the incident.
Multiple drone and missile attacks targeted the Kurdistan Region, resulting in four people injured according to sources. Details about the perpetrators, specific locations, and extent of damage were not provided in the available information.
Iraq's top court has recognized nine years old as the age of maturity for girls, a decision that has drawn significant controversy.