2026-10-06: At least one Iraqi security official was killed and several others wounded on Monday (5 October) after Islamic State militants attacked a federal police site near Hawija southwest of Kirkuk Governorate.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror suspects. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
