On 14 March 2025, two gunmen opened fire in a condolence house in Qalab Al Qassab village in the area of Al Salam city (coded as Al Salam city, Diyala), due to revenge (old feud). One person was killed and another one injured. The gunman fled the scene but were arrested on the same day. 1 injured, 1 fatality.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

A shooting incident occurred on March 14 in Karab Al-Kasab village, Al-Salam city, Diyala Province, Iraq, due to personal grievances, resulting in 1 death and 1 injury. The perpetrators were arrested the same day, but this case demonstrates the ongoing security instability in the Diyala Province region. Although it was a personal dispute, there are concerns about the overall deterioration of the security environment in the area.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Oil transport routes: Diyala Province is adjacent to northern Iraq's oil pipelines, potentially having indirect impact on energy infrastructure security if regional security deteriorates
• Agricultural supply chain: Diyala Province is one of Iraq's major agricultural regions, and continued security instability raises concerns about negative impacts on grain and agricultural product production and distribution
• Overland logistics: Adjacent to the major overland transportation axis between Baghdad and Kirkuk, potential indirect impact on northern region logistics transportation if security deteriorates
• Local personnel: Possibility of operational disruptions due to safety concerns for local staff of foreign investment companies and logistics firms

3. Watch points

• Overall security trends in Diyala Province: Need to observe whether personal disputes escalate into tribal or sectarian conflicts
• Government security response: Track the status of Iraqi security authorities' enhanced patrols and preventive measures implementation in the area