ALWAGHT- The head of Iraq's National Intelligence Service, Hamid al-Shatri, stated that Baghdad has raised concerns with Damascus over security threats posed by remnants of the ISIS Takfiri terrorist group, which have resurfaced in certain areas of neighboring Syria.
Iraqi intelligence chief Hamid al-Shatri emphasized the deep connection between security in Iraq and Syria, stating that developments in one country directly impact the other. He revealed that Iraq has conveyed security concerns to Syria regarding the threats posed by extremist groups. Speaking at the 7th Baghdad International Dialogue Conference, he highlighted Iraq’s commitment to combating ISIS, noting the presence of sleeper cells in Syria’s Homs province and the detention of 9,000 ISIS members in Hasakah, including 2,000 Iraqis.
Shatri also raised concerns about how Syria’s new administration will handle the issue of detained ISIS members. Additionally, he warned that weapons are falling into the hands of militant groups like ISIS, particularly in the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad’s downfall. This poses a serious threat to regional stability, as heavily armed extremists could further destabilize the region.
ISIS terrorists remain active in several areas across Syria. Informed sources reported that nearly half of the weapons used by ISIS are of American origin, hinting at secret arms supplies. They also noted that ISIS militants operate freely in many parts of Syria, while US occupation forces have not taken action to eliminate them.
