The new Iraqi Prime Minister, Ali Al-Zaidi , has directed the formation of high-level military committees to communicate with Arab and Gulf states, following the recent attacks on Saudi and Emirati facilities , carried out by drones coming from Iraqi airspace, according to Gulf accounts, with the aim of keeping the country out of the circle of conflict.
The government considered that the recent developments had created a state of sensitivity and resentment between the sister countries.
The official spokesman for the government, Bassem Al-Awadi, revealed that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces directed the formation of committees to communicate with brothers in the Arab and Gulf countries regarding the attacks that some Gulf countries were subjected to, while stressing that the government will take all necessary measures to preserve the security and stability of Iraq and the region.
In official statements to the state-run station, he said that “the region is witnessing escalating tensions extending from Palestine, Lebanon and Syria to the Gulf states,” noting that “recent developments have created a state of sensitivity and resentment between sister countries.”
He added that “Iraq, as an Arab country and a neighbor to the countries of the region, is keen to listen to the concerns of its brothers,” stressing “Iraq’s condemnation of any targeting of the Gulf countries, and its commitment to a firm policy based on not allowing its territory to be used as a passage or launching point for aggression against neighboring countries.”
He pointed out that “the Iraqi government is working continuously to achieve positive results that contribute to calming the situation,” noting that “Iraq is not an open arena, and some of the information circulating about security developments may contain inaccurate facts or information.”
Al-Zaydi directed the formation of committees at the level of the Ministry of Defense, the Joint Operations Command, and the military units deployed on the borders.
According to Al-Awadi, Al-Zaidi “directed the formation of committees at the level of the Ministry of Defense, the Joint Operations Command and the military units deployed on the borders, to communicate with our brothers to provide appropriate information for verification,” adding: “If it is proven that any attack was launched from inside Iraq, the government will take all appropriate measures to preserve the sovereignty of Iraq, neighboring countries and the region.”
He stressed that “the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces is personally taking up the issue and is following up on the file directly and is in contact with our brothers in the Arab countries and the Gulf Arab states,” explaining that “the security services possess modern capabilities and technologies, in addition to a clear vision to follow developments.”
Meanwhile, the head of the Federal Security Media Cell, Lieutenant General Saad Maan, reiterated his country’s commitment to a policy of staying away from conflicts and focusing on internal stability, noting that the Iraqi borders are fully secured and that inspection operations are ongoing in the desert and the Badia.
He explained in a statement to state media that “Iraq’s policy is clear in distancing itself from the circle of conflicts and focusing on consolidating stable internal security,” indicating that “the recent visit of Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi to the Joint Operations Command headquarters focused on a number of important points, foremost among them focusing on internal security, strengthening the relationship with the citizen, activating intelligence efforts, in addition to adopting modern security methods that keep pace with the spirit of the times.”
He added that “these instructions were clear and direct in following up on all matters, with an emphasis on keeping Iraq out of the circle of conflict and maintaining its internal stability,” noting that “inspection operations in the desert and the Badia and in all these areas are continuing without interruption, as an integral part of the duties of the security leaders, the police leaders and the relevant authorities, including the border guard forces.”
Iraq has affirmed that its policy is clear: to distance itself from the cycle of conflicts and to focus on consolidating stable internal security.
According to Maan, “The recent military operation was launched simultaneously and in different locations based on field inspection visits, and it witnessed the conduct of patrols, operations, follow-up and aerial surveillance, with high-level coordination with all the leaders in the intelligence agency, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Defense, the National Security Agency, the intelligence agency, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Defense, the National Security Agency, the intelligence services and the Popular Mobilization Forces, in addition to the important contribution of the Army Aviation in this aspect through reconnaissance aircraft.”
He pointed out that “the goal of these operations, whether current, past, or future, is to cut off the path for terrorist groups or smuggling gangs and prevent them from exploiting remote areas,” stressing at the end of his statement that “the Iraqi borders are secure by land in a tight manner, whether through the direct measures of the Border Guard Command or through the deep security carried out by the army, other security formations, and police commands,” noting that “this file is free of any real problems.”
This comes at a time when senior Iraqi military leaders have been reviewing their security plans in anticipation of dealing with any potential threats.
The Joint Operations Command stated in a press release that, “Based on Al-Zaidi’s directives, and in light of the current challenges, and in the presence of the Chief of Staff of the Army, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, and Lieutenant General Dr. Qais Al-Muhammadawi, Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, an expanded security conference was held at the Joint Operations Command headquarters to discuss and review the latest security developments in the country.”
Senior Iraqi military leaders reviewed their security plans in anticipation of dealing with any potential threats.
She added that “the conference included the Assistant Chief of Staff of the Army for Operations, commanders, directors and staff officers from the Ministries of Defense and Interior, the Popular Mobilization Forces and security and intelligence agencies,” noting that “during the conference the results of the recent security operations carried out by the heroic units within the various sectors of responsibility were reviewed, and the successes achieved were acknowledged, as well as discussing plans for the deployment of military units on the ground and their distribution in a way that ensures the strengthening of security and stability and the securing of all areas.”
According to the statement, the attendees discussed “security and proactive plans to deal with any potential threats, and to raise the readiness of the forces to repel any attempts to destabilize security.”
