Ex-Husband Mutilates Doctor Fairoza by Blinding Her and Pouring Boiling Oil

An incident involving an Iraqi doctor brutally assaulting his ex-wife has sparked widespread outrage after he gouged out her eye and poured boiling oil on her, leaving her fate uncertain.

Dr. Fairoza, an anesthesiologist, was violently attacked inside her apartment in the Al-Nakheel residential complex in Baghdad on July 5, 2026. The assailant was her former husband, Dr. Mohammed Al-Aqidi, a plastic surgeon working at a clinic in Baghdad.

Local Iraqi sources reported that Dr. Fairoza endured a severe assault attributed to her ex-husband, resulting in critical injuries including the loss of one eye and extensive burns. She remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Initial details indicate that marital disputes were the motive behind the assault. The accused went to Dr. Fairoza’s residence and subjected her to a brutal attack, removing one of her eyes and pouring boiling oil on her face and body, causing severe burns over most of her body.

Conflicting reports have emerged regarding her current medical status. Some sources describe her condition as extremely critical, with ongoing intensive care treatment, while others claim she has died.

The case has ignited a wave of anger across Iraq, with the hashtag bearing Dr. Fairoza’s name trending on social media platforms. Public demands call for the harshest penalties against the suspect, who was immediately apprehended by security forces.

Authorities in Iraq announced the launch of an urgent investigation into the case. They confirmed that inquiries are ongoing to clarify all circumstances surrounding the crime. Official forensic results and reports are expected to be released in the coming days, and the circulating narratives about the incident have not yet been confirmed.

This case has become emblematic of the severity of domestic violence crimes, renewing calls for stronger legal protections for women. The public awaits the official investigation’s findings to dispel rumors and provide clarity.