Iraq's top national security advisor, Qasim al Araji, discussed the demobilization of militias and their integration into the MOD and MOI. He also addressed the presence of the US-led coalition forces in Iraq, emphasizing the Iraqi forces' capability to handle security challenges, including the battle against ISIS. Al-Sudani highlighted the support from Iran in the war against ISIS and stated that the conditions for an international coalition in Iraq no longer exist. The intelligence battle against ISIS was emphasized as crucial by a senior Iraqi official.
Amid increasing talk of a US military withdrawal from #Iraq, excellent analysis of political dynamics under PM Sudani. As former strategic comms advisor to former PM Kadhimi, @AliAlMamouri is uniquely situated to spot contrasts—and parallels. https://t.co/YBzv0FkqvC
Iraq's top security advisor on the militias, some who may have targeted the US: it's complicated. 'These factions are not working against the government but supporting the current government. Some of them played a role in defeating Daesh in Iraq.' https://t.co/IdoX6O8fH7
Iraq’s National Security Advisor Qasim al Araji spoke with @tgoudsouzian on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, discussing the major threats facing his country, US/Iran 'obsession' w/ each other, and Iraqi militias. check it out: https://t.co/IdoX6O8fH7
"The Iraqi forces are capable of confronting Daesh and other security challenges, and this is understood by the global coalition," @qassimalaraji told @tgoudsouzian https://t.co/IdoX6O8fH7
Senior Iraqi official says battle with ISIS "is primarily an intelligence battle." https://t.co/IdoX6O8fH7
Muhammad Shia al-Sudani: Iran is our neighbor. We have religious and social similarities and he supported us in the war against ISIS terrorists. All the conditions that required the presence of an international coalition in Iraq do not exist now. The Iraqi government's… https://t.co/q8HqMq8YOo
NEW @tgoudsouzian asks Iraq's National Security Advisors @qassimalaraji : 'Do you believe it is time for the US-led coalition forces to leave Iraq or is there a compelling reason for them to remain?' His answer: https://t.co/IdoX6O8fH7
Looking forward to watching this important interview with @AlirezaNader. Thank you @FardadFarahzad for booking him as a guest on your show. https://t.co/9Oh9s7hiQA
NEW @tgoudsouzian asks Iraq's top nat sec advisor, @qassimalaraji, 'Why can't the militias be demobilized and incorporated into the MOD and MOI?' His answer: https://t.co/IdoX6O8NwF