Iraqi expert on Islamic State shot dead in Baghdad

Hisham al-Hashimi had said he feared Iran-backed militia groups were targeting him

A leading Iraqi expert on Islamic State and other militant groups has been shot dead in Baghdad after receiving threats from Iran-backed militias, security officials have said.

Gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on Hisham al-Hashimi, 47, on Monday outside his home in the Zeyouneh area of Baghdad, a family member said, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons.