The Iraqi capital, Baghdad, has witnessed a brutal assault that has sparked widespread public outrage. An anesthesiologist named "Fayrouza" was subjected to a violent attack inside her apartment in the Al-Nakheel residential complex on July 5, 2026. Preliminary data indicates that her ex-husband, plastic surgeon Mohammed Al-Aqidi, is the primary suspect in this crime, which reportedly stemmed from previous family disputes. Details of the assault include severe injuries to the victim, including burns to the face and body caused by pouring boiling oil on her, as well as a serious eye injury. While reports state the victim is in critical condition in intensive care, unconfirmed news has circulated regarding her death. For its part, Iraqi security agencies announced the arrest of the suspect and the opening of a formal and comprehensive investigation to uncover all circumstances of the incident and accurately determine the extent of the injuries, amid societal demands for the perpetrator to be held accountable.