{"id":126460,"date":"2025-06-06T14:38:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T14:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=126460"},"modified":"2025-06-06T14:38:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T14:38:12","slug":"iraq-stresses-need-for-coalition-forces-in-syria-to-counter-isis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/126460\/","title":{"rendered":"Iraq stresses need for Coalition forces in Syria to counter ISIS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) \u2013 <\/strong>Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet al-Abbasi stated on Friday that the presence of the U.S.-led Global Coalition forces in Syria remains necessary to combat the ongoing threat posed by the Islamic State (ISIS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an interview with the Saudi state-owned Al Arabiya\/AlHadath news channel, al-Abbasi emphasized that Iraq&#8217;s security is deeply intertwined with Syria\u2019s, particularly given the persistent danger posed by ISIS remnants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marking the eleventh anniversary of ISIS\u2019s takeover of Nineveh Governorate, he said that the presence of U.S. forces in Syria is still essential, as ISIS remnants continue to pose a threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Abbasi pointed to the Hawl Camp in northeastern Syria, which houses the families of ISIS members, as a continued source of concern for Iraq. He revealed that the Iraqi government had requested Damascus\u2014through Turkey\u2014to close the camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The core issue with Hawl Camp lies in the foreign nationals, particularly from European countries, who have refused to repatriate their citizens, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Touching on internal Syrian matters, al-Abbasi noted that talks between the Syrian transitional government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) regarding their potential integration into the national defense ministry remain stalled. He reaffirmed Iraq&#8217;s support for the continuation of Operation Inherent Resolve, describing it as vital in the fight against ISIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Abbasi also confirmed that coordination with the Global Coalition is ongoing. He stated that Baghdad has not received any official notification regarding a revised withdrawal timeline for Coalition forces in Iraq. 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