Iraqi parliamentary candidate Safaa al-Mashhadani was killed on October 16th, 2025, when a bomb attached to his car detonated north of Baghdad, wounding four others. The incident occurred during the reporting window, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region. The explosion targeted al-Mashhadani, who also served as a member of the Baghdad City Council, as reported by Presstv. The specific time of the bombing was not immediately available, but the event was confirmed within the last three hours. Details regarding the motive behind the attack or any potential suspects have not yet been released by Iraqi authorities. The explosion caused significant damage to al-Mashhadani's vehicle and the surrounding area.
