Ministry of Defense mourns a brigadier who died of a heart attack in Baghdad

The Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday the death of Brigadier Ahmed Salem Abbas, Director of the Inspection Section in the Command of the Eighth Mechanized Infantry Division, due to a heart attack.

The ministry said in a statement received by media outlets that the deceased passed away on July 1, 2026, noting that he had a military career described as "loyalty and dedication in performing duty."

The ministry added that the late brigadier was "an example of discipline, integrity, and good morals," emphasizing that he left "a distinguished mark in serving the military institution and the nation."

The statement also quoted: "The deceased had a military career marked by loyalty and dedication in performing duty, and was an example of discipline, integrity, and good morals."

The Ministry of Defense and the Command of the Eighth Mechanized Infantry Division expressed their condolences and sympathy to the family of the deceased, asking God to "envelop him in His vast mercy, admit him to spacious heavens, and inspire his family with patience and solace."

Background on the deceased and his career: Brigadier Ahmed Salem Abbas held the position of Director of the Inspection Section in the Command of the Eighth Mechanized Infantry Division, one of the formations of the Iraqi Army, with no additional details available about the circumstances of his death or the medical examinations conducted.

No statement has been issued by health or family authorities confirming or denying the existence of prior health conditions for the deceased, leaving questions about the procedures followed in monitoring the health of senior military personnel.