Security authorities arrest individuals involved in US flag incident in Baghdad

The specialized security apparatuses have arrested the individuals responsible for the incident involving the US flag in the capital, Baghdad, in implementation of the directives issued by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, according to a statement by the Spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief, Sabah Al-Nuaimi, on Sunday. Al-Nuaimi explained in an official statement that the arrest operation came against the backdrop of events that accompanied demonstrative displays during the "Sovereignty Day" activities, stressing that the relevant authorities will continue to hold accountable anyone proven to be involved in this action and take all legal measures against them in accordance with local laws and established diplomatic norms. In the same context, the government reiterated that safeguarding the dignity of the symbols and friendly diplomatic missions accredited in Iraq constitutes a fundamental pillar and a firm legal and diplomatic commitment, indicating that any attempt to offend or exceed boundaries in this framework will be met with strict measures and inevitable legal accountability.