Iraq’s Interior Ministry Says Borders Secure Amid Regional Tensions
Major General Miqdad Miri, head of the Ministry of Interior’s Department of Relations and Media, said Iraq’s borders are currently experiencing “a high level of security and stability” due to the continuous work of the Border Guard Command and the support of other security agencies.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Iraq’s Ministry of Interior said on Friday that the country’s borders are enjoying a high level of security and stability, crediting ongoing efforts by border forces and enhanced monitoring measures.
Major General Miqdad Miri, head of the Ministry of Interior’s Department of Relations and Media, said Iraq’s borders are currently experiencing “a high level of security and stability” due to the continuous work of the Border Guard Command and the support of other security agencies.
He said surveillance and control measures along the borders have strengthened security and reduced infiltration and smuggling attempts, adding that border operations are being conducted with high efficiency under advanced security plans that rely on modern technologies and effective field deployment.
Miri also said the ministry continues to develop the capabilities of the Border Guard forces to ensure the protection of Iraq’s sovereignty and security. He noted that border crossings remain subject to strict monitoring and procedures to maintain both security and the smooth movement of people and goods.
The remarks come amid heightened regional tensions and renewed assurances from Baghdad that Iraq will maintain a policy of neutrality.
Earlier on Friday, Sabah al-Numan, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, said Iraq has no coordination with Iranian military advisers and remains committed to staying out of regional conflicts. He emphasized that Iraq would not allow its territory to be used for attacks against neighboring countries nor permit any actions that could make the country a target.
Al-Numan also said recent deployments of Syrian forces along the Iraqi-Syrian border were carried out at Baghdad’s request to close security gaps and prevent potential threats, while stressing that Iraq’s borders, particularly with Syria and Jordan, are fully secured.
His comments followed reports that Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief Ali al-Zaidi had ordered Iraqi security forces to raise combat readiness after intelligence indicated the possibility of attacks by militia groups against Saudi and U.S. interests. Iraqi authorities have since placed security forces on heightened alert and conducted field exercises to prepare for any potential security developments.