Today, Baghdad Operations Command accused groups of using hunting rifles to hit the security forces and demonstrators, with the aim of shuffling cards and misleading public opinion.

A statement by the leadership stated that "our security forces near the checkpoint towards Tahrir Square are still subject to multiple violent means of attacks, which resulted in the injury of a number of law enforcement personnel."

In its statement, the Baghdad Operations Command called on all peaceful demonstrators to work seriously with them to reduce these attacks by reporting these elements in order to arrest them and bring them to justice.