08/18/2020 3:06
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Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi said, on Monday, that Iraq still needs US help to confront the threat posed by the terrorist organization ISIS, indicating that his administration is committed to introducing reforms in the security sector to curb attacks by armed factions on an almost daily basis on the Green Zone.
Al-Kazemi said during an interview conducted by the "Associated Press" that "Iraq currently does not need direct military support on the ground and that levels of assistance will depend on the changing nature of the threat, indicating that" in the end, "we will continue to need cooperation and assistance at levels that may not require direct and military support today." And field support. ”
He continued,“ The cooperation will reflect the changing nature of the threat of terrorism, including continuous training and support with arms. ”Al-Kazemi’s statements coincided with the imminence of his departure to the United States within days, during which he is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump.
In response to a question about whether Al-Kazemi will deliver any messages from Tehran to the United States during his upcoming visit to the United States, he said, "We do not play the role of postman in Iraq."
Regarding the file of kidnappings and assassinations, many questioned the issue of the government's ability to solve this file, especially after the assassination of the researcher in the affairs of armed groups, Hisham Al-Hashemi, and the kidnapping of the German technical coordinator, Hela Moise, Al-Kazemi said, "These violations were committed by those who have an interest in benefiting from the chaos," adding that " These criminal acts are the result of many years of conflict, "and the prime minister blamed improper policies and management by his predecessors for undermining state authority, commenting," It is not surprising that criminals work here and there to destabilize security, "and Al-Kazemi said," We are committed to reforming the security establishment and strengthening its ability to Dealing with these kinds of challenges and holding accountable those who fail to protect civilians and putting an end to these outlaw groups. "
He commented on the investigation file on the assassination of Al-Hashemi and said, "The investigation continues, the case is open, and a lot of evidence has been found, but it remains classified," adding, "My government has pledged to pursue the killers and has made some progress in uncovering the killers of the protesters."
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