Several suspected arrested
Government vows to repair foreign restaurants attacked in Baghdad
BAGHDAD – Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari has ordered repairs for damaged restaurants in Baghdad, following a series of attacks targeting foreign fast-food brands such as KFC and Chili House.
Authorities report that several attackers have been arrested, and investigations are underway to determine their motives.
“These acts by misguided individuals harm the country’s interests and disrupt investment efforts, which the government has worked hard to achieve. While the state strives to attract investments and develop the economy, some perpetrators mistakenly believe they are punishing certain countries by damaging their interests,” the Interior Ministry stated on Monday. “In reality, these illegal actions harm Iraq’s reputation and aim to destabilize security and economic growth. They must be condemned and those responsible isolated.”
Last November, several popular fast-food restaurants in Baghdad, including KFC, Pizza Hut, and Cinnabon, had their front glass windows stained with a blood-red color. Those attacks appeared to be a protest against the alleged support of Israeli actions by the parent companies of these brands, though KFC has not publicly expressed support for Israel.
Second attack on KFC branches in Baghdad
