Thread by @HeshmatAlavi

#BREAKING
Oct 2 - Demonstrations continue in Iraq as people protest corruption in the #Iran-backed government.
-Heavy gunfire near Tahrir Square of central Baghdad
-Protesters block main road in Baghdad's Zafaraniya district
-Road linking Baghdad & Diyala blocked by protesters

WARNING - DISTURBING FOOTAGE

Oct 2 - Baghdad, Iraq
#Iran-backed militias are reportedly opening fire on demonstrators. This individual appears to be hit by a tear gas canister.

WARNING - DISTURBING FOOTAGE

WARNING - DISTURBING FOOTAGE

Oct 2 - Baghdad, Iraq
Iraqi protesters are continuing their demonstration against corruption, shortage of public services & #Iran's meddling in their country.

5 dead & over 300 injured in Tuesday's protests.

WARNING - DISTURBING FOOTAGE

#BREAKING
Oct 2 - Baghdad, Iraq
Demonstrators protesting unemployment, poor living conditions, corruption & destructive influence of #Iran-backed militias, such as Hashd al-Shaabi (PMF) in the government.

Chants:
"The people demand the state's overthrow."

#BREAKING
The Iraqi gov is resorting to measures very similar to those of #Iran's regime by blocking various social media platforms - FB, Twitter, WhatsApp & ... - to prevent the spread of news from Baghdad & protesters from coordinating their measures.

https://twitter.com/netblocks/status/1179394961558650881

#UPDATE
Oct 2 - Baghdad, #Iraq
More footage of Iraqi demonstrators protesting corruption, lack of public services and #Iran's meddling in their country.

Oct 2 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Protesters chanting:
"Baghdad, free, free! Iran, out, out!"

Rallies in various cities/towns against corruption & #Iran's meddling.
People accusing Iran-backed militias of firing on protesters, calling on Army to intervene.

Oct 2 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Scenes of Iraqi security forces opening fire on protesters.

Oct 2 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Scenes of protesters blocking the path from the Iraqi capital leading to the Baghdad Int'l Airport.

Oct 2 - Basra, southern #Iraq
Demonstrators are in the streets, protesting unemployment, poor living conditions, corruption and #Iran's meddling in their country.

#UPDATE
Iraqi TV: Protester killed, 25 injured, including five security forces, in Dhi Qar province clashes

Oct 2 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Reports indicate #Iran-backed Hashd al-Shaabi (PMF) forces opening fire on a civil vehicle, seen here burning.

#UPDATE
Oct 2 - Najaf, southern #Iraq
Demonstrators in this important city are protesting high unemployment, poor living conditions, corruption & #Iran's meddling in their country.

#BREAKING
Oct 2 - Najaf, southern #Iraq
Reports indicate protesters attempting to storm a government building.

#UPDATE
Oct 2 - Karbala, #Iraq
Protesters chanting:
"Iran, out, out! Karbala will remain free!"

Iraqis across the country are protesting high unemployment, poor living conditions, government corruption & especially #Iran's meddling.

Oct 2 - #Iraq
Images of the Iraqi people protesting high unemployment, poor living conditions, government corruption and #Iran's meddling in their country.

#BREAKING
Oct 2 - Dhi Qar Province, southern #Iraq
Reports indicate protesters have stormed & set the local governorate building ablaze.

#BREAKING
-Iraqi Defense Minister declares state of emergency, forces "on high alert"
-Large crowd in Baghdad's highly-fortified Green Zone is reportedly seeking to storm #Iran's embassy
-Counter-terrorism units deploy in southern city of Nassiriya after police loses control

#BREAKING
-Two dead, 30 wounded in Maysan province in southern #Iraq after clashes between demonstrators & security forces, via Sky News

-Local media: Protesters burning tires outside local government building in Basra, southern Iraq

#UPDATE
Oct 2 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Protesters seen entering Baghdad Int'l Airport.
Unconfirmed reports indicate areas of the airport are burning.

##BREAKING
-Iraqi security forces close all Green Zone entrances "until further notice."
-Reports claim demonstrators will not allow Muqtada Sadr join their ranks tomorrow, saying he has other objectives.

#UPDATE
In an oppressive measure very similar to #Iran's regime, Internet access is down across much of #Iraq. This follows an earlier blocking of numerous social media platforms.

https://twitter.com/netblocks/status/1179459763727458310

#UPDATE
-US Embassy closely monitoring #Iraq protests
-Protesters storming Baghdad's Jomhouri Bridge
-#Iran-backed Hashd al-Shaabi militia in panic
-Najaf: protesters setting Iran-backed party office on fire
-Iraqi PM reportedly asking Tehran for help

#BREAKING
Oct 2 - #Iraq
Waset Province - Protesters chanting: "People demand government overthrow!"

Al Hadath reporter:
6 dead, 110 injured in protests of Nassiriya, capital of Dhi Qar Province, southern Iraq

Protesters storming office of #Iran-backed Asaib al-Haq in Najaf

#UPDATE
Oct 2 - Maysan, southern #Iraq
Protesters setting the local governor's building completely ablaze

#UPDATE
Oct 2 - Babil (Babylon) Province, southern #Iraq
Protesters storming & taking control over the local govenor's office.

Oct 2 - Karbala, southern #Iraq
Demonstrators blocking roads, protesting government corruption, unemployment, poor living conditions & #Iran's meddling in their country.

#UPDATE
-Curfew imposed in southern cities of Nasiriyah, Amara & Hilla
-Constant gunfire in Baghdad's Tahriri Square as anti-government protests continue
-Protesters storming Baghdad's Al-Jumhuriya Bridge to reach the heavily-fortified Green Zone

#UPDATE
-Curfew imposed in Maysan & Najaf provinces
-Protesters in Baghdad Int'l Airport under fire

UNCONFIRMED
-#Iran's IRGC reportedly flying militias from Iran to Iraq to assist local militias in quelling Iraqi protesters.

-Iraq is largely offline

https://twitter.com/netblocks/status/1179481335527825410

#BREAKING
While headed for Mashhad in NE #Iran, an Iranian "Mahan Air" [sanctioned by the U.S.] flight has landed in Baghdad Int'l Airport.
Credit: @no_itsmyturn

Reminder:
Mahan Air is known to be used by Iran's IRGC to transfer militias & arms abroad, especially Syria.