# Iraqi court opens trial of six French Islamic State suspects

https://mins.news/en/item/66384

- Reuters, 2026-09-20 15:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iraqi-court-opens-trial-six-french-islamic-state-suspects-2026-09-20/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aaffe58b314680001feec4b

> An Iraqi court began trying six French nationals on Sunday over allegations that they belonged to Islamic State. A Supreme Judicial Council member told the court that the defendants could receive the death penalty if convicted of crimes against Iraq and its people.

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