Rubio, Iraqi PM discuss transfer of ISIS prisoners to secure facilities
"The Secretary commended the Government of Iraq’s initiative and leadership in expediting the transfer and detention of ISIS terrorists to secure facilities in Iraq, following recent instability in northeast Syria. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts to ensure countries rapidly repatriate their citizens in Iraq, bringing them to justice," the US State Department said.
The two leaders also addressed Iraq’s “ongoing deliberations" to form a government, highlighting a "shared commitment" to helping Iraq achieve its potential "as a force for stability, prosperity, and security in the Middle East."
"The Secretary emphasized that a government controlled by Iran cannot successfully put Iraq’s own interests first, keep Iraq out of regional conflicts, or advance the mutually beneficial partnership between the United States and Iraq," the statement added.
Earlier this week, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported initiating a mission to move ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq to maintain secure detention. The operation began with the transfer of 150 ISIS members from a facility in Hasakah province to a secure location in Iraq, with plans to eventually relocate up to 7,000 detainees to Iraqi-controlled facilities.
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