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Iraq refutes ties between Syria airborne raid, US Anti-ISIS Strike
(MENAFN) Iraqi authorities have dismissed claims of any coordination or overlap between a recent Iraqi airborne operation conducted inside Syrian territory and the US-led “Hawkeye Strike” launched by US Central Command earlier on Saturday.
The clarification was issued by Iraq’s Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, First Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, according to official statements. He explained that the Iraqi mission was executed independently and was based on high-precision intelligence gathered by the Falcon Cell.
Al-Muhammadawi said the airborne operation led to the arrest of key targets approximately 10 kilometers inside Syria, emphasizing that it was entirely separate from the US action. He stressed that the mission “has nothing to do with the US strike, and its geographical location is different and far from the areas targeted by the American airstrikes.”
Earlier, Iraqi authorities had announced the detention of two high-value individuals sought by the Iraqi judiciary during an operation carried out by the Falcon Cell inside Syrian territory. That mission, according to officials, was conducted in coordination with Syrian counterparts and with backing from the international coalition.
At the same time, al-Muhammadawi underlined that developments in Syria are “highly influential in Iraq’s security, economic, political, and even social situation,” making close coordination and cooperation essential under strict security standards.
He further noted that there is “ongoing field coordination at the level of commanders along the international border,” including intelligence sharing, the handover of wanted individuals, and measures aimed at preventing cross-border infiltration.
Concluding his remarks, al-Muhammadawi reiterated Iraq’s respect for state sovereignty and the will of the Syrian people, stressing that Baghdad’s security strategy is focused on denying terrorist remnants any chance to move freely, reorganize, or establish new safe havens.
The clarification was issued by Iraq’s Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, First Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, according to official statements. He explained that the Iraqi mission was executed independently and was based on high-precision intelligence gathered by the Falcon Cell.
Al-Muhammadawi said the airborne operation led to the arrest of key targets approximately 10 kilometers inside Syria, emphasizing that it was entirely separate from the US action. He stressed that the mission “has nothing to do with the US strike, and its geographical location is different and far from the areas targeted by the American airstrikes.”
Earlier, Iraqi authorities had announced the detention of two high-value individuals sought by the Iraqi judiciary during an operation carried out by the Falcon Cell inside Syrian territory. That mission, according to officials, was conducted in coordination with Syrian counterparts and with backing from the international coalition.
At the same time, al-Muhammadawi underlined that developments in Syria are “highly influential in Iraq’s security, economic, political, and even social situation,” making close coordination and cooperation essential under strict security standards.
He further noted that there is “ongoing field coordination at the level of commanders along the international border,” including intelligence sharing, the handover of wanted individuals, and measures aimed at preventing cross-border infiltration.
Concluding his remarks, al-Muhammadawi reiterated Iraq’s respect for state sovereignty and the will of the Syrian people, stressing that Baghdad’s security strategy is focused on denying terrorist remnants any chance to move freely, reorganize, or establish new safe havens.
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