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Artillery fire in Baghdad celebrating new govt: security source

This handout picture released by the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office shows new prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi speaking ahead of presenting his government to to the parliament in Baghdad on May 14, 2026. (Photo by IRAQI PARLIAMENT / AFP)

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Updated 36 min 58 sec ago

AFP

May 16, 2026 06:42

Artillery fire in Baghdad celebrating new govt: security source

Updated 36 min 58 sec ago

AFP

May 16, 2026 06:42

BAGHDAD: Loud bangs heard on Saturday in the center of Baghdad were artillery being fired to celebrate the formation of the new government, a security source told AFP.
The three blasts, heard by an AFP reporter, marked the establishment of a government under newly selected Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi.