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Shafaq News
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Kurdistan Region, US reaffirm joint fight against ISIS
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Maj. Gen. Kevin Leahy, Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, to discuss counterterrorism cooperation. According to a statement by the Kurdish Presidency, the meeting, held in Erbil and attended by the US Consul General, focused on the evolving security dynamics in Iraq and Syria, as well as the continued threat posed by ISIS to regional stability. Both sides stressed the importance of sustained coordination between the Kurdistan Region, the US-led Global Coalition forces, and the Iraqi government to counter terrorism and boost the capacity of security forces. The US and Kurdistan Region have shared a close partnership for over 30 years, focused on security and counterterrorism. Kurdish Peshmerga forces, with the coalition's assistance, have played a pivotal role in reclaiming territory and dismantling ISIS networks. Their cooperation has also supported institutional reforms to professionalize the Peshmerga and improve integration within Iraq's defense system.
Iraqi News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq reviews cooperation with international coalition
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and the Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF–OIR), Major General Kevin Leahy, discussed on Thursday developing cooperation between Iraq and the member states of the international coalition against ISIS. During their meeting in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, Al-Sudani listened to an extensive analysis given by Leahy on the general security situation and the actions of ISIS terrorists, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). In light of the shift to bilateral security ties, the discussion focused on strengthening collaboration between Iraq and the member countries of the international coalition. This collaboration included improving training and exchanging knowledge and information with Iraqi security agencies. In addition, the meeting covered the significance of strategic ties between the United States and Iraq in the midst of current challenges, the ongoing war on terrorism, and the necessity of promoting Syria's security and stability without meddling in its internal affairs to bring about regional peace and security.
Iraqi News
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Araji: Our relationship with the international coalition is strategic and we are working to develop it in all fields
Baghdad-INA National Security Adviser, Qasim Al-Araji, confirmed today, Monday, that Iraq's relationship with the international coalition is strategic and we are working to develop it in all fields. The media office of the National Security Adviser stated, in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "National Security Adviser, Qasim Al-Araji, received the commander of the international coalition in Iraq and Syria, Major General Kevin Leahy, and his accompanying delegation." "The meeting witnessed a review of the security situation in Iraq in general and the Syrian arena in particular, and the challenges facing the region were discussed, as well as the joint efforts made by the two sides to enhance the security and stability of the region." Araji stressed, according to the statement, that "Iraq's relationship with the countries of the international coalition is strategic and that the Iraqi government is working to develop it in all areas."
Shafaq News
26-01-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi PM, Global Coalition Commander discuss military collaboration
Shafaq News/ On Sunday, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met the Commander of the Global Coalition Forces against ISIS in Iraq and Syria Major General Kevin Leahy, in the presence of the US Chargé d'Affaires in Iraq, Daniel Rubinstein. According to a statement by the PM's media office, the meeting discussed the regional security landscape and the continued collaboration between Iraqi security forces and Coalition advisors in targeting the remnants of ISIS. The statement added, 'The meeting also addressed the levels of capability and control achieved by the Iraqi Armed Forces across all branches, particularly their advanced intelligence and preemptive capabilities, which support all security deployments and enhance the ability to counter any cross-border criminal or terrorist activity.' The talks also emphasized the Coalition's dedication to Iraq and the ongoing implementation of joint initiatives. 'During the meeting, Prime Minister Al-Sudani affirmed Iraq's commitment to eradicating terrorist cells, emphasizing that these groups no longer have a foothold or proximity to populated areas,' the statement revealed. Highlighting the substantial progress in border security over the past two years, he stressed advancements in both field operations and technical measures to secure areas previously exploited as entry points by terrorist groups.
Iraqi News
26-01-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Sudani Meets Commander of the International Coalition Forces Against ISIS in Iraq and Syria
Baghdad-INA Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today, Sunday, the Commander of the International Coalition Forces Against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, Major General Kevin Leahy, in the presence of the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Iraq, Daniel Rubinstein. The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA),'The meeting reviewed the overall security situation in the region and the ongoing cooperation between Iraqi security forces and Coalition advisors in pursuing the remnants of ISIS terrorist groups.' During the meeting, Prime Minister Al-Sudani affirmed,' Iraq's commitment to eradicating terrorist cells, emphasizing that these groups no longer have a foothold or proximity to populated areas. ' The statement said He highlighted the significant progress made over the past two years in securing Iraq's borders and enhancing both field and technical measures in areas previously exploited as entry points for terrorist groups. It added ,'The discussions reaffirmed the Coalition's commitments to Iraq and the continuation of joint programs the meeting also addressed the levels of capability and control achieved by the Iraqi Armed Forces across all branches, particularly their advanced intelligence and preemptive capabilities, which support all security deployments and enhance the ability to counter any cross-border criminal or terrorist activity.'
