Iraqi Prime Minister says ISIS no longer threat to Iraq
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani said on Sunday that the Islamic State (ISIS) is no longer a significant threat to Iraq.
“The remnants of ISIS no longer pose a threat to the Iraqi state, as they have become isolated groups hiding in remote areas to avoid capture,” al-Sudani stated.
This remark was made during a meeting in Baghdad with U.S.-led Global Coalition commander Major General Kevin C. Leahy and U.S. Ambassador Alina Romanowski.
On the other hand, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Aug. 31, that 15 ISIS militants were killed during a raid in coordination with the Iraqi Security Forces in Anbar Governorate.
A U.S. defense official told the Associated Press that seven American soldiers were also injured in the raid.
CENTCOM pointed out that “ISIS remains a threat to the region, our allies, as well as our homeland. U.S. CENTCOM alongside our coalition and Iraqi partners, will continue to aggressively pursue these terrorists.”
Moreover, al-Sudani’s statement highlighted that the meeting focused on the technical discussions regarding the end of the Coalition’s mission in Iraq. It also aimed to establish a new framework for cooperation between Iraq and the countries in the Coalition.
Back in July Reuters reported that Iraq plans for troops from a U.S.-led military coalition to start withdrawing in September and to officially conclude the coalition’s operations by September 2025.
However, there is no official agreement or timeline regarding the end of the Coalition’s mission in Iraq, as reported by both Iraqi and U.S. officials.