Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Clashes in Iraq: Security Forces Clash, US Intensifies Air Activity
In Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, fighting broke out between security forces and supporters of an opposition leader who was arrested.
The clashes led to casualties among the security forces.
Meanwhile, a group called the Iraqi Resistance Coordination Committee is against the US presence in Iraq and has vowed to fight them.
The US has been flying more planes and drones in the area.
Clashes erupted in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, between security forces and loyalists.
The clashes occurred during the arrest of an opposition leader.
Three members of the security forces were killed and 19 wounded.
The Iraqi Resistance Coordination Committee vowed to confront the US.
The US increased drone and fighter jet flights over Iraq.
- Who
- Security forces, loyalists of Lahur Sheikh Jangi, and the US.
- What
- Clashes between security forces and loyalists following the arrest of an opposition leader, with increased US air activity.
- When
- August 22, 2025
- Where
- Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
- Why
- The reason for the clashes was the arrest of an opposition leader; The Iraqi Resistance opposes the US presence.
Iraqi Resistance
US
US Presence
Iraqi Resistance
Opposes the US presence in Iraq and vows to confront them.
US
Unknown
- Casualties
- 3 security forces killed, 19 wounded
- Location of Clashes
- Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
- Involved Parties
- Security Forces, Lahur Sheikh Jangi loyalists, US, Iraqi Resistance Coordination Committee
- US Actions
- Increased drone and fighter jet flights