November 11, 2026
Investigations continue into the case of the murder of former Iraqi MP Ahmed Suleiman Al-Alwani inside a residential apartment in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, amid remarkable developments revealed by his media office, which issued an accurate timeline of the deceased’s movements since the moment he arrived in Lebanon on November 5, 2026, based on flight data and surveillance camera recordings.
According to the statement carried by the Iraqi “964” network, the details began with Alwani’s arrival on board Middle East Airlines (MEA) flight No. ME325 coming from Erbil. The plane (an Airbus A320 with registration number OD-MRN) took off from departure gate No. 201 at Erbil Airport at 16:09 locally, nine minutes later than scheduled, and landed at Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut at 16:41, that is, five minutes before its scheduled arrival time, where baggage conveyor No. 4 was designated to receive passenger bags.
The media office highlighted a very important fact, based on surveillance cameras, that people left the apartment at 16:55, that is, only 14 minutes after the plane landed, which raises questions about the possibility of prior knowledge of the arrival time. On the other hand, Alwani was estimated to have left the airport at approximately 17:15 after completing the procedures and receiving the luggage, heading to the apartment, which is about 6 kilometers from the airport, noting that his travel route and the actual timing of his arrival still need to be verified.
The last documented call between Al-Alwani and his office was recorded at 21:05 on the same evening, and lasted two minutes and 30 seconds, during which he was informed of his arrival and move to the place of residence, without providing other details. Surveillance recordings later showed that suspected persons might have returned to the building around 23:00, before leaving again at 23:57, with the office confirming that these times do not determine the time of the crime, and that determining the time of death is exclusively the responsibility of forensic medicine and criminal investigation.
In an official position, the media office denied the validity of any information or timings attributed to it without its direct release. It also denied Alwani’s stay in any hotel on the day of his arrival. He called on the local and international media to be accurate, and for the office to be a sole source for its statements, and for the Lebanese judicial authorities to be a reference for investigations.
The Media Office directed firm demands to the Lebanese security and judicial services, represented by the Information Division and the competent Public Prosecution, calling for the identification of the persons appearing in the recordings and an investigation into their connection to the crime. The demands included reviewing the surveillance cameras at the airport, the building, and surrounding roads to match them with flight data, determining Alwani’s means of transportation and its route, as well as investigating any prior arrangements, revealing all those involved in the planning, implementation, or facilitation, and announcing the results to public opinion.
It also called on the official Iraqi authorities, represented by the government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the embassy in Beirut, to continue following up on the case and direct coordination with the Lebanese authorities. These developments come amid ongoing investigations to uncover the circumstances of Alwani’s killing and the circumstances surrounding his presence in the apartment. The most prominent question remains outstanding about the nature of the movements of the suspected persons and their possible connection to the incident, awaiting the results of the official investigations. The office concluded its statement by offering condolences to their deceased.
