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Government of Iraq
Organized-violence events involving Government of Iraq, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
2events, last 30 days
12events, last 90 days▼ -52% vs prior 90 days
44events, last 12 months
166est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 165–169, 11 civilians
Government of Iraq was a party to 44 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 166 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Iraq.
In the last 90 days, 12 events involved Government of Iraq, down -52% from the preceding 90 days (25).
Most frequent opposing parties: Government of Israel, Government of United States of America (22 events), IS (20 events), Government of Iran (1 events).
Where Government of Iraq was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Countries
| Country | Events, 12m | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 44 | 166 |
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Kirkūk province Iraq | 13 |
| Al Anbār province Iraq | 10 |
| Nīnawá province Iraq | 7 |
| Baghdād province Iraq | 3 |
| Şalāḩ ad Dīn province Iraq | 3 |
| Karbalā’ province Iraq | 2 |
| Diyālá province Iraq | 1 |
| Al Başrah province Iraq | 1 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Israel, Government of United States of America | 22 | 95 |
| IS | 20 | 63 |
| Government of Iran | 1 | 7 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 43 | 98% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 2% |
Deadliest events involving Government of Iraq, last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 2026 | Iraq | Qaḑā’ Dibis Kirkūk province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based, 3 sources | 5 |
| 27 May 2026 | Iraq | Kirkūk province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based | 4 |
| 23 May 2026 | Iraq | Dāqūq district Kirkūk province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based, 2 sources | 4 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Iraq | Dāqūq district Kirkūk province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based | 3 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Iraq | Al Ba‘āj district Nīnawá province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based | 3 |
| 23 May 2026 | Iraq | Qaḑā’ al Ḩaḑar Nīnawá province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based, 2 sources | 3 |
| 6 May 2026 | Iraq | Kirkūk province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based, 2 sources | 3 |
| 5 Jul 2026 | Iraq | Qaḑā’ Kirkūk Kirkūk province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based, 2 sources | 2 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Iraq | Qaḑā’ Miqdādīyah Diyālá province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based, 2 sources | 2 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Iraq | Qaḑā’ ar Ramādī Al Anbār province | Government of Iraq vs IS State-based, 1 civilian | 1 |
Actor names follow UCDP coding. "Government of X" covers state forces including police and allied militias where UCDP codes them under the state. See methodology.