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Shafaq News
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's Joint Command forge tighter Federal-Peshmerga ties
Shafaq News - Al-Sulaymaniyah The Joint Operations Command in Iraq issued directives on Saturday to strengthen coordination between the Iraqi forces and the Peshmerga command. According to a statement, the Joint Operations headquarters in Al-Sulaymaniyah hosted a meeting attended by the ground forces commander, military intelligence director, and Joint Staff members. Officials addressed coordination of field operations, shared responsibilities, and intelligence exchange. ''These efforts aim to improve effectiveness on the ground and preserve security gains achieved through cooperation between federal and regional forces.'' Lieutenant General Qais Al-Muhamdaawi, deputy commander of Joint Operations, reviewed the primary duties of security centers in Diyala, Kirkuk, Nineveh, and western Nineveh provinces. He further stressed on enhanced coordination to strengthen Iraq's overall security and stability.
The Advertiser
13-07-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Australia urged to make 'gutsy' call against China war
Australia should have the guts to declare it won't go to war with China over Taiwan as the self-governing island is not among the nation's "vital interests", a former senior army officer says. The US has been pushing allies such as Australia and Japan to make clear what role they would play in a potential conflict, including a Sino-American war over the disputed territory. Washington is simultaneously reviewing its nuclear submarine deal with Australia under the three-nation AUKUS partnership over concerns the sale of America's "crown jewel" Virginia-class boats would negatively impact its military. Retired major-general Michael Smith on Sunday said Canberra needed to review AUKUS, which was inked in September 2021 under the previous Morrison government and the Biden administration. "The Australian government needs to have the guts to say we're not going to war with China over Taiwan," he told an online event hosted by the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network. "Taiwan is not one of our vital interests and we shouldn't go to war, and we won't go to war with China unless we're absolutely threatened." Defence analysts consider it unlikely the US review of AUKUS will result in the $368 billion submarine program being scrapped altogether. But it might mean demands will be made of Australia to contribute more to America's submarine industrial base. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaffirmed Australia wanted to see the status quo remain in place for Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory, during his second trip to China since taking the top job. "We don't support any unilateral action there. We have a clear position and we've been consistent about that," he said from Shanghai. The US has joined more than a dozen nations in the latest edition of Exercise Talisman Sabre, Australia's largest military exercise, which kicked off on Sunday after an opening ceremony on the HMAS Adelaide in Sydney. More than 30,000 defence force personnel will participate. "The fact that we have 19 nations participating this year ... tells you that we're all in search of a common goal, which is stability, free and open Indo-Pacific, and adherence to international law," Chief of Joint Operations Justin Jones said. China was fully expected to want to observe the activities, as it had previously done, Vice Admiral Jones said. "We are able to adapt to that presence ... so it's catered for in the planning of the exercise," he said. The war-fighting exercise will consist of live-fire drills, air combat and maritime operations. Australia should have the guts to declare it won't go to war with China over Taiwan as the self-governing island is not among the nation's "vital interests", a former senior army officer says. The US has been pushing allies such as Australia and Japan to make clear what role they would play in a potential conflict, including a Sino-American war over the disputed territory. Washington is simultaneously reviewing its nuclear submarine deal with Australia under the three-nation AUKUS partnership over concerns the sale of America's "crown jewel" Virginia-class boats would negatively impact its military. Retired major-general Michael Smith on Sunday said Canberra needed to review AUKUS, which was inked in September 2021 under the previous Morrison government and the Biden administration. "The Australian government needs to have the guts to say we're not going to war with China over Taiwan," he told an online event hosted by the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network. "Taiwan is not one of our vital interests and we shouldn't go to war, and we won't go to war with China unless we're absolutely threatened." Defence analysts consider it unlikely the US review of AUKUS will result in the $368 billion submarine program being scrapped altogether. But it might mean demands will be made of Australia to contribute more to America's submarine industrial base. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaffirmed Australia wanted to see the status quo remain in place for Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory, during his second trip to China since taking the top job. "We don't support any unilateral action there. We have a clear position and we've been consistent about that," he said from Shanghai. The US has joined more than a dozen nations in the latest edition of Exercise Talisman Sabre, Australia's largest military exercise, which kicked off on Sunday after an opening ceremony on the HMAS Adelaide in Sydney. More than 30,000 defence force personnel will participate. "The fact that we have 19 nations participating this year ... tells you that we're all in search of a common goal, which is stability, free and open Indo-Pacific, and adherence to international law," Chief of Joint Operations Justin Jones said. China was fully expected to want to observe the activities, as it had previously done, Vice Admiral Jones said. "We are able to adapt to that presence ... so it's catered for in the planning of the exercise," he said. The war-fighting exercise will consist of live-fire drills, air combat and maritime operations. Australia should have the guts to declare it won't go to war with China over Taiwan as the self-governing island is not among the nation's "vital interests", a former senior army officer says. The US has been pushing allies such as Australia and Japan to make clear what role they would play in a potential conflict, including a Sino-American war over the disputed territory. Washington is simultaneously reviewing its nuclear submarine deal with Australia under the three-nation AUKUS partnership over concerns the sale of America's "crown jewel" Virginia-class boats would negatively impact its military. Retired major-general Michael Smith on Sunday said Canberra needed to review AUKUS, which was inked in September 2021 under the previous Morrison government and the Biden administration. "The Australian government needs to have the guts to say we're not going to war with China over Taiwan," he told an online event hosted by the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network. "Taiwan is not one of our vital interests and we shouldn't go to war, and we won't go to war with China unless we're absolutely threatened." Defence analysts consider it unlikely the US review of AUKUS will result in the $368 billion submarine program being scrapped altogether. But it might mean demands will be made of Australia to contribute more to America's submarine industrial base. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaffirmed Australia wanted to see the status quo remain in place for Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory, during his second trip to China since taking the top job. "We don't support any unilateral action there. We have a clear position and we've been consistent about that," he said from Shanghai. The US has joined more than a dozen nations in the latest edition of Exercise Talisman Sabre, Australia's largest military exercise, which kicked off on Sunday after an opening ceremony on the HMAS Adelaide in Sydney. More than 30,000 defence force personnel will participate. "The fact that we have 19 nations participating this year ... tells you that we're all in search of a common goal, which is stability, free and open Indo-Pacific, and adherence to international law," Chief of Joint Operations Justin Jones said. China was fully expected to want to observe the activities, as it had previously done, Vice Admiral Jones said. "We are able to adapt to that presence ... so it's catered for in the planning of the exercise," he said. The war-fighting exercise will consist of live-fire drills, air combat and maritime operations. Australia should have the guts to declare it won't go to war with China over Taiwan as the self-governing island is not among the nation's "vital interests", a former senior army officer says. The US has been pushing allies such as Australia and Japan to make clear what role they would play in a potential conflict, including a Sino-American war over the disputed territory. Washington is simultaneously reviewing its nuclear submarine deal with Australia under the three-nation AUKUS partnership over concerns the sale of America's "crown jewel" Virginia-class boats would negatively impact its military. Retired major-general Michael Smith on Sunday said Canberra needed to review AUKUS, which was inked in September 2021 under the previous Morrison government and the Biden administration. "The Australian government needs to have the guts to say we're not going to war with China over Taiwan," he told an online event hosted by the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network. "Taiwan is not one of our vital interests and we shouldn't go to war, and we won't go to war with China unless we're absolutely threatened." Defence analysts consider it unlikely the US review of AUKUS will result in the $368 billion submarine program being scrapped altogether. But it might mean demands will be made of Australia to contribute more to America's submarine industrial base. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaffirmed Australia wanted to see the status quo remain in place for Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory, during his second trip to China since taking the top job. "We don't support any unilateral action there. We have a clear position and we've been consistent about that," he said from Shanghai. The US has joined more than a dozen nations in the latest edition of Exercise Talisman Sabre, Australia's largest military exercise, which kicked off on Sunday after an opening ceremony on the HMAS Adelaide in Sydney. More than 30,000 defence force personnel will participate. "The fact that we have 19 nations participating this year ... tells you that we're all in search of a common goal, which is stability, free and open Indo-Pacific, and adherence to international law," Chief of Joint Operations Justin Jones said. China was fully expected to want to observe the activities, as it had previously done, Vice Admiral Jones said. "We are able to adapt to that presence ... so it's catered for in the planning of the exercise," he said. The war-fighting exercise will consist of live-fire drills, air combat and maritime operations.
Perth Now
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Australia urged to make 'gutsy' call against China war
Australia should have the guts to declare it won't go to war with China over Taiwan as the self-governing island is not among the nation's "vital interests", a former senior army officer says. The US has been pushing allies such as Australia and Japan to make clear what role they would play in a potential conflict, including a Sino-American war over the disputed territory. Washington is simultaneously reviewing its nuclear submarine deal with Australia under the three-nation AUKUS partnership over concerns the sale of America's "crown jewel" Virginia-class boats would negatively impact its military. Retired major-general Michael Smith on Sunday said Canberra needed to review AUKUS, which was inked in September 2021 under the previous Morrison government and the Biden administration. "The Australian government needs to have the guts to say we're not going to war with China over Taiwan," he told an online event hosted by the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network. "Taiwan is not one of our vital interests and we shouldn't go to war, and we won't go to war with China unless we're absolutely threatened." Defence analysts consider it unlikely the US review of AUKUS will result in the $368 billion submarine program being scrapped altogether. But it might mean demands will be made of Australia to contribute more to America's submarine industrial base. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaffirmed Australia wanted to see the status quo remain in place for Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory, during his second trip to China since taking the top job. "We don't support any unilateral action there. We have a clear position and we've been consistent about that," he said from Shanghai. The US has joined more than a dozen nations in the latest edition of Exercise Talisman Sabre, Australia's largest military exercise, which kicked off on Sunday after an opening ceremony on the HMAS Adelaide in Sydney. More than 30,000 defence force personnel will participate. "The fact that we have 19 nations participating this year ... tells you that we're all in search of a common goal, which is stability, free and open Indo-Pacific, and adherence to international law," Chief of Joint Operations Justin Jones said. China was fully expected to want to observe the activities, as it had previously done, Vice Admiral Jones said. "We are able to adapt to that presence ... so it's catered for in the planning of the exercise," he said. The war-fighting exercise will consist of live-fire drills, air combat and maritime operations.
Iraqi News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
JOC Praises France's Support in Capacity Building and Development
Baghdad - INA Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, praised France's significant role in capacity building and development today, Thursday. The Joint Operations Command said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, received today in his office Lieutenant General Pilot Thierry Jaretta, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army for French Operations, and the French Military Attaché, in the presence of the Command's staff." The statement added that "At the beginning of the meeting, al-Muhammadawi welcomed his guests and gave a brief explanation of the most important duties undertaken by the Joint Operations Command and the achievements made in defeating and leading terrorism." It stated that "during the meeting, the overall bilateral relations were discussed, especially in the security fields and enhancing joint cooperation and coordination." He noted that "the continued cooperation and training of desert regiments were discussed, as well as the possibility of diversifying training and providing advice." The Deputy Commander of Joint Operations praised "France's significant role, particularly in capacity building and capabilities development."
Iraqi News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
France congratulates Iraq on a successful plan for the Baghdad Summit
France congratulated Iraq on Monday on the success of the organizational plan for the Baghdad Summit. The Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, received the Commander of Air Defense and Air Operations in the French Army, Lieutenant General Laurent Rataud, at the command headquarters in Baghdad, accompanied by the French military attaché in Baghdad, according to a statement by the Security Media Cell - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. During the meeting, aspects of military cooperation between the two sides were reviewed, with Al-Muhammadawi providing a comprehensive briefing on the nature of the work of the Joint Operations Command and the efforts made to enhance security and stability. Al-Muhammadawi praised "the effective role played by France in supporting Iraq in its war against terrorism and the significant contribution in the fields of training and armament." "The security situation in Iraq today is witnessing remarkable stability, thanks to the sacrifices of the security forces, the continuous development of armament capabilities, and the increase in capabilities and resources, which have contributed to consolidating security and creating a stable and sustainable environment," said the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations. In turn, Lieutenant General Rato expressed his thanks and appreciation for the warm welcome, congratulating Lieutenant General Al-Muhammadawi on the success of the organizational plan for the Baghdad Summit and appreciating the great efforts made by the Joint Operations Command. Lieutenant General Rato praised "the remarkable development in the capabilities of the Iraqi security and military forces, considering it a qualitative leap in the process of building the Iraqi military institution."
