Several American fast food franchises, including KFC, Lee's Chicken, and Chilis, were attacked in Baghdad on June 3, 2024. The attacks, reportedly carried out by members of Kataib Hezbollah and other groups, targeted businesses on Palestine Street and other areas in the Iraqi capital. The violence prompted Iraqi security forces to close entrances and exits to the Karrada and Jadriya areas. Security forces intervened, injuring several rioters and detaining at least 12 individuals. The attacks are linked to calls from Iran-backed militias, including a statement from Abu Ali Al-Askari, to boycott US brands in response to US support for Israel's actions in Gaza.
JUST IN - US-linked restaurants including KFC attacked in Baghdad: security sources https://t.co/IkXIJe6Spv https://t.co/23uzq2C54j
Iraq detains at least 12 after latest attack on Baghdad KFC https://t.co/t3dE9Z1jCJ https://t.co/bWevmlcH5L
Dozens of men have attacked two restaurants in #Baghdad including a #KFC, security officials say, as calls grow to boycott #US brands over #Israel’s war in #Gaza. https://t.co/4QUQwrWSLR
Iraqis attacking American restaurant franchises in Baghdad for their support of Israel. https://t.co/3UAnSGrooT
In Iraq, people destroyed a KFC store as a response to US support of genocide in Gaza. While violence is not the answer, imagine Muslim countries all over the world shutting down American fast food restaurants — McDonald’s, KFC, Pizza Hut, Starbucks etc. US will change its… https://t.co/B9HoIm2L9s
BREAKING: 🇮🇶🇺🇲 Tonight the Iraqis are attacking and destroying American companies like KFC throughout Baghdad. https://t.co/4NYOsDT5QJ
Iraqi security forces quelled protesters attacking a KFC in Baghdad, injuring three and detaining 12. Attacks are linked to calls from Kataib Hezbollah to boycott US brands. https://t.co/53ZXMfvdyc
Kataib Hezbollah has ransacked an American restaurant on Palestine Street in eastern Baghdad. @Tammuz_Intel https://t.co/1iVNeKURpq
Masked men are apparently going after KFC in Baghdad's Palestine Street once again. https://t.co/oNfXZaejU6
The entrances and exits to the Karrada and Jadriya areas in central Baghdad are closed, after the attack on the American Franchise 'KFC' on Palestine Street. https://t.co/xG9avzcvK3 https://t.co/DwLqqmunsW
American Businesses across the Iraqi Capital of Baghdad, which includes a Chilis and a KFC, have been Attacked tonight by Members of Kata'ib Hezbollah and several Groups of Youth, with several of these Rioters already having been Injured after Iraqi Special Forces and Interior… https://t.co/AFbMwUXWzE
Two American brands restaurants were attacked tonight in Baghdad presumably by Kataib Hezbulla thugs. KFC and Lee’s Chicken 🐔.
As you can see 2 black SUVs and 1 PMF pickup truck parked infront of Chili House restaurant, then number of Kataib Hezbollah members dismounted and attacked the restaurant in Palestine Street, eastern Baghdad. #Iraq https://t.co/bfYq6FPtgZ
🇮🇶⚡ Several branches of KFC restaurants in Baghdad are now under attack.
#BREAKING Iran-backed militias calls all of their members to attack US assets like shops and brands in all Iraqi cities. This comes after a statement for Abu Ali Al-Askari. #Iraq