Ministry of Defense announces death of Inspector General Lieutenant General Jasim Muhammad Alwan al-Tamimi
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced the death of Inspector General, Lieutenant General Jasim Muhammad Alwan al-Tamimi after a terminal illness, and the minister conveyed his condolences to the army leadership, ministry personnel and the deceased's family.
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced on Friday the death of the Inspector General, Lieutenant General Jasim Muhammad Alwan al-Tamimi after a battle with a terminal illness.
The statement said the death took place on Thursday, 22 October 2026. It quoted the ministry's spokesperson, Major General Yahya Rasool (Special Forces), reporting the death.
Defense Minister Naif Mukayif al-Shammari offered his condolences to the leadership of the Iraqi Army, Ministry of Defense personnel, and the family of the deceased.
