ISIS No Longer a Threat to Iraq, Says Prime Minister
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- 02 Sep 2024
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has declared that the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group no longer poses a threat to Iraq. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's media office, the remnants of ISIS have devolved into gangs that are being pursued by Iraqi forces in remote areas of the country.
The Prime Minister made these remarks during a meeting with Major General Kevin C. Leahy, commander of the US-led coalition against ISIS in Iraq, and US Ambassador to Iraq Alina L. Romanowski. The discussion centered around the progress of technical dialogue between Iraq and the US-led international coalition to end the coalition's mission in the country and transition to bilateral relations between Iraq and coalition member states.
The meeting also covered ongoing cooperation in areas such as training, expertise sharing, and intelligence collaboration with Iraqi security forces. This development comes on the heels of an announcement by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry on January 25, which stated that Iraq and the United States had agreed to establish a High-Level Military Committee to oversee the end of the international coalition mission in Iraq. The focus will shift to developing comprehensive bilateral relations with coalition countries across various dimensions, including political, economic, cultural, security, and military.
The Prime Minister's statement marks a significant milestone in Iraq's efforts to combat ISIS and restore stability to the region. As the country moves forward, it will be important to continue monitoring the situation and ensuring that the remnants of ISIS do not regroup or pose a renewed threat to regional security.
