Khalis: The mayor of Khalis in Diyala Governorate survived an assassination attempt. A security source told the correspondent of National Iraqi News Agency (NINA): “The mayor of Khalis, Nasr Jihad Hussein, survived an assassination attempt in an armed attack targeting his vehicle on the road to Abu Tamr area on the outskirts of Khalis, north of Baqubah.”

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the incident did not result in any injuries. The attack on Nasr Jihad Hussein’s vehicle highlights ongoing security challenges in the region. The authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack to ensure the safety of public officials and residents in the area.