Late on 20 August, Al-Ghadeer TV (Badr Organization — official) reported that Hashd security had reinforced its deployment to secure the entrances and exits of Samarra, coinciding with the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam al-Askari. The accompanying image showed an armed man in dark uniform and red cap beside a black armoured vehicle at night, with visible markings reading "General Directorate of Security and Discipline". No incident, threat or perpetrator was reported alongside the deployment.
- Al-Ghadeer TVBadr Organization — official21 Aug, 02:10
“Hashd security reinforces its deployment to secure the entrances and exits of Samarra, coinciding with the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam al-Askari.”
أمن الحشد يعزز انتشاره لتأمين مداخل ومخارج سامراء تزامناً مع ذكرى استشهاد الإمام العسكري (ع)
Watch: an extension of the deployment beyond the commemoration dates, reported checkpoint or access restrictions on Samarra residents, a claimed incident on the approaches, or a Badr statement naming a specific threat — any of these moves this file.