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Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. Social media activists posted images of tanks, armored vehicles, cannons, soldiers, police officers, and PMF members in Saadoun Street. The photos spiked a rumor of military coup. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. Social media activists posted images of tanks, armored vehicles, cannons, soldiers, police officers, and PMF members in Saadoun Street. The photos spiked a rumor of military coup. Military and security advisor and expert Lt. Diyaa al-Wakil said that it is only normal for such rumors to spread since there were no prior announcements about the training. According to Wakil, the parade was supposed to happen on July 14 to mark the anniversary of Iraq’s 1958 overthrow of a Hashemite monarchy and the declaration of Iraq as a republic. Advisor Wakil explained that such practices should occur in military bases or in a less crowded street like Saadoun for the security of units partaking in the parade. He added that this only aggravated the struggles of the Iraqi citizen. He believes that authorities behind this wanted to send political and military messages to ISIS parading its force. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Vehicles of the Hashid Shaabi (Popular Mobilization) take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Vehicles of the Hashid Shaabi (Popular Mobilization) take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Vehicles of the Hashid Shaabi (Popular Mobilization) take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Vehicles of the Hashid Shaabi (Popular Mobilization) take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Women walk past a military parade held by the Iraqi security forces in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Women walk past a military parade held by the Iraqi security forces in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Vehicles of the Hashid Shaabi (Popular Mobilization) take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Vehicles of the Hashid Shaabi (Popular Mobilization) take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Members of the Iraqi security forces take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Members of the Iraqi security forces take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)



Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)

Iraqi security forces vehicles take part in a military parade in the streets of Baghdad, Iraq July 12, 2016. (Photo by Khalid al Mousily/Reuters)
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