An expanded meeting to discuss the continuation of proactive security work

The Joint Operations Command announced today, Saturday, holding an expanded security meeting to discuss the continuation of proactive security work against the remnants of terrorism.

A statement by the command said: “With the aim of implementing the directives of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, in pursuing the remaining elements of the defeated ISIS terrorist gangs within the areas of responsibility, the Chief of Staff of the Army, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, and Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, chaired a meeting today, Saturday, at the headquarters of the Joint Operations Command, in the presence of the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army for Operations, the Commander of the Land Forces, the Director of Operations of the Popular Mobilization Forces, some of the weapons commanders, and a number of directors of security and intelligence agencies.”

The statement added that “during the meeting, the continuation o
f proactive security work for all types and formations of our security units was discussed, as well as updating plans, evaluating the work of the security sectors, and the priority of upcoming targets, in addition to re-opening and tightening the ends and gaps between the operations commands. The importance of coordination between all security units and working in the spirit of one team was also discussed.”

The statement pointed out that “the attendees also discussed the recent major positive results achieved by the security leadership in destroying the dens of terrorism and continuing to pressure its defeated elements, in addition to intensifying intelligence efforts and dealing scientifically and thoughtfully with intelligence information and determining responsibilities according to this information and emphasizing joint security work between the units of the Ministries of Defense, Interior, and the Popular Mobilization Forces and all departments and agencies.” It continued, “The attendees discussed the m
echanism for continuing to develop the capabilities and potential of our security forces, arming them, raising the level of readiness and intensifying training, in conjunction with the upcoming national entitlement and relying on Iraqi self-capabilities, developing them and maturing them, as a result of the great experiences gained by our units in various battles, in addition to the great interest of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in re-arming and equipping our heroic security forces to keep pace with the development taking place in the armies of the world in a manner that is compatible with the challenges.”

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Egyptian Foreign Minister heads to UAE to discuss regional security


Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty headed today to the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi, ‘on a visit aimed at strengthening relations of brotherhood and solidarity between the two brotherly countries, and discussing the situation in the region,’ according to ‘Russia Today.’

Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, and Director of the Public Diplomacy Department, stated that ‘Dr. Abdelatty’s visit is expected to witness discussions with senior Emirati officials regarding ways to strengthen relations between the two brotherly countries and promote aspects of bilateral cooperation and exchanging visions regarding various regional challenges that threaten the security and stability of the region.’

The Minister of Foreign Affairs is also scheduled to meet with a number of Egyptian community figures and some investors from the United Arab Emirates.

Earlier today, an Emirati delegation discussed with the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum cooperation in th
e field of research and exploration of natural gas in the Mediterranean and Delta regions, within the framework of the auction recently launched by EEgypt in search for natural gas.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

An accused of trading in antiquities arrested in Baghdad

The Federal Police Command forces arrested an accused of trading in antiquities in Baghdad.

The Command stated in a statement: “The arrest of the accused took place in a tight ambush in the Jamila area, east of the capital, Baghdad, with distinguished intelligence efforts, with the participation of a force from the Federal Police and with the support of the intelligence effort detachments with a detachment from the Rusafa Directorate to combat organized crime.”

It added: “Two antiquities of two coins, silver and bronze, were seized from the accused, and he was handed over with the seized items to the competent authorities.”

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Islamic Resistance: We targeted the enemy’s main intelligence headquarters at the Mishar base


The Islamic Resistance issued a communique this afternoon, indicating that in support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and in response to the Israeli enemy’s attacks on the steadfast southern villages and safe houses, especially on the town of Froun, the Islamic Resistance fighters bombed today the main enemy intelligence headquarters at the Mishar base with Katyusha rockets.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Islamic Resistance: We targeted the enemy’s main intelligence headquarters at the Mishar base


The Islamic Resistance issued a communique this afternoon, indicating that in support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and in response to the Israeli enemy’s attacks on the steadfast southern villages and safe houses, especially on the town of Froun, the Islamic Resistance fighters bombed today the main enemy intelligence headquarters at the Mishar base with Katyusha rockets.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Security Media: Finding the bodies of three terrorists and explosive belts in the Hamrin Mountains

The Security Media Cell announced the finding of 3 bodies of terrorists and explosive belts in the Hamrin Mountains.

A statement by the Cell stated that: “Following our statement yesterday regarding the air strike carried out by Iraqi F16 aircraft in the Hamrin Mountains within the Diyala Operations Sector, based on information from the Military Intelligence Directorate and under the supervision of the Targeting Cell in the Joint Operations Command, a force from the First Division in the Diyala Operations Command went out in cooperation with a force from the Military Intelligence Directorate’s reconnaissance resources to search the strike site and found 3 bodies of terrorists, explosive belts, hand grenades, various weapons, logistical materials, mobile devices, criminal evidence and other materials.”

It explained: “These preemptive operations, which are based on accurate intelligence information, had high-level positive results in eliminating the remaining defeated remnants of ISIS gangs.”

Source: Nation
al Iraqi News Agency

Martyrs, wounded amongst fire fighting crew


National News Agency correspondent reported that the raid by an Israeli drone on the outskirts of the town of Froun towards the town of Kfar Sir, which targeted a fire truck belonging to the Lebanese Civil Defense, resulted in the deaths and injuries of several members of the firefighting crew.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon