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SAMARRA – Tensions between tribes in the remote Samarra region, where seasonal water shortages are chronic, have escalated once more over irrigation canal management rights. Early this morning, an armed group affiliated with the Al-Hadid tribe reportedly attacked an irrigation water intake facility managed by the Beni-Zayid tribe. Minor damage to the facility was confirmed, but no casualties have been reported. According to local reports, approximately ten armed individuals infiltrated the facility under the cover of darkness, temporarily disrupting its operations. The Beni-Zayid tribe has condemned this as a 'clear act of provocation aimed at monopolizing water resources,' while the Al-Hadid tribe denies involvement in the attack. Small-scale armed conflicts over irrigation canal management have occurred sporadically between the two tribes since last year. This latest incident indicates an intensification of the conflict amidst persistent water scarcity. Islamic Communist authorities have called for dialogue and restraint from both tribes, but the situation on the ground remains unstable, raising concerns of further clashes. Local residents are appealing for prompt government intervention, citing the critical importance of stable irrigation for their livelihoods.