Iraqi Forces Arrest Suspects Over US Flag Incident in Baghdad

Iraqi armed forces have arrested suspects accused of desecrating the American flag in Baghdad, according to Sabah al-Numan, spokesperson for the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

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

The announcement described those detained as having been involved in the incident in the Iraqi capital. It did not specify what actions they were accused of taking against the flag.

No details were provided on the number or identities of the suspects, the circumstances of their detention or any formal charges against them.