2024-07-15: Several people, including security officials and a terrorist, were killed, while several other terrorists were injured on Sunday (14 July) at around 8 am (local time) after clashes broke out between security officials and the Islamic State (ISIS) militants during an attempt to arrest them in Qara Hanjir, Kirkuk Governorate.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution and to follow instructions from security forces.