Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi speaking to reporters in Baghdad on April 1, 2018. Photo: Rudaw TV
RUDAW: Iraq sets plan to launch cross-border operation against 'terrorists' in Syria, says Abadi
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said the Iraqi military has established plans to go beyond its borders and may enter Syria in an attempt to fight against terrorism.
“The situation in Syria remains a real challenge and we are focused on finding a solution,” Abadi said, speaking to reporters during his weekly press conference on Sunday night.
“We have gone from fighting terrorism in Iraq to fighting terrorism in Syria,” Abadi said, adding that they are pondering plans to this regard.
He explained that the matter in question was discussed on Saturday with Iraqi military commanders for countering terrorism beyond Iraq’s borders.
“Our project has developed from fighting terror in Iraq to fighting terror in the region,” the premier claimed, saying their aim is not to violate other countries sovereignties.
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