Iraq: IED targets military convoy in Tuz Khurmatu (Salah-al-Din province) November 9

Event

An improvised explosive device (IED) targeted a military convoy in the village of Palkana in Tuz Khurmatu district (Salah-al-Din province) on Monday, November 9, killing two and wounding seven others. Those killed were members of the Oil Protection Force (OPF) and the wounded included Turkmen Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF). No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.

Further attacks are likely throughout Iraq in the near term. A heightened security presence is to be expected in the affected area while investigations into the incident continue.

Advice

Those in the area are advised to monitor developments and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.

The security environment in Iraq remains complex. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to all travel.