Iraqi Forces Arrest Suspects Accused of Desecrating US Flag in Baghdad

Iraqi armed forces have arrested suspects accused of desecrating the American flag in Baghdad, according to an announcement by the military leadership’s spokesman.

Sabah al-Numan, spokesman for the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi armed forces, announced the arrests in connection with the incident in the capital.

Al-Numan said the arrests were carried out on the orders of Ali al-Zaidi, the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

The announcement did not specify how many people were detained or describe the actions involving the flag. It also provided no details about any formal charges against the suspects.