Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stated on Tuesday that Iraq will continue its security cooperation with Syria, particularly in the areas of counterterrorism and combating narcotics.
In an interview with Le Monde, a French newspaper, al-Sudani noted that a small unit of U.S. military advisers will remain stationed at Ain al-Asad Airbase in Iraq to monitor the Syrian border. He emphasized that Iraq’s relations with Washington are based on partnership and mutual coordination, rather than unilateral decisions.
The Prime Minister also stressed that the terrorist organization Daesh (ISIS) no longer poses a major threat within Iraq, estimating that 400 to 500 militants remain in isolated pockets along the Syrian border and in the country’s northeast.
Regarding the situation in Gaza, al-Sudani underscored the need for a just solution to the Palestinian issue to ensure regional stability, noting U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposals concerning the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
On October 10, Iraq renewed its call to enhance security cooperation between Syria and Turkey to combat terrorism and maintain stability along the common borders of the three neighboring countries.