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Shafaq News- Baghdad
Bassem Al-Badri officially assumed his duties as head of
Iraq’s National Security Service (INSS), the agency announced on Sunday.
Al-Badri reviewed key departments and core responsibilities
during his first day e and received briefings on ongoing operations and the
tasks assigned to various units.
He called for greater efforts to improve institutional
performance and strengthen security and intelligence capabilities, stressing
the need for enhanced coordination and professional work to support Iraq’s
stability, identify potential threats, and assist state institutions in
safeguarding national security.
Last week, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi dismissed Abdul
Karim Al-Basri appointed Al-Badri as his successor. Al-Badri has served as head
of the National Accountability and Justice Commission since 2013 and was among
the prominent candidates considered for the premiership of the current
government.