Iraq commends Soleimani’s contribution to counter-terrorism

Shafaq News– Baghdad

Iraq’s presidencies on Sunday urged unity and stability, commending the role of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) deputy chief Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis in countering terrorism.

During a memorial marking the sixth anniversary of the US airstrike that killed Soleimani and Al-Muhandis near Baghdad International Airport, President Abdul Latif Rashid and newly elected Parliament Speaker Haibet Al-Halbousi reflected on the sacrifices of Iraq’s security forces, noting their crucial role in shaping the country’s security and democratic progress.

Rashid recognized Al-Muhandis’ “heroic stances” at the forefront of the fight against terrorism and acknowledged Soleimani’s support for Iraq. Al-Halbousi described the anniversary as “carrying lessons in sacrifice” and paving the way for a new phase of progress, urging national unity and the prioritization of Iraq’s broader interests.

The strike, which occurred on January 3, 2020, during US President Donald Trump’s first term, drew sharp condemnation from Iraq’s political parties and communities, decrying the attack as a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty.

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