PM Al-Sudani Vows Zero Tolerance for Dragging Iraq into War, Orders Dismissal of Intelligence Officials

Peregraf - Iraq’s Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani, declared a firm stance against any attempts to draw the country into regional conflict, stressing that national stability remains a top priority amid escalating tensions.

During a visit on Wednesday to the Joint Operations Command headquarters in Baghdad, Al-Sudani chaired a high-level security meeting attended by senior military and security leaders, including the Minister of Interior, the Chief of Staff of the Army, and the head of the Counter-Terrorism Service.

Officials briefed the prime minister on the overall security situation across Iraq’s provinces, particularly in light of ongoing military developments in the region and their broader implications for Iraq’s internal stability and international security environment.

Al-Sudani underscored that Iraq will not tolerate any actions that could entangle the country in war or undermine its security.

“There will be no tolerance for any attempt aimed at dragging Iraq into war or anything that threatens its stability,” he said, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening national security and protecting Iraq’s supreme interests.

The prime minister also visited the command and control center, where he addressed senior security officials, emphasizing their constitutional duty to prioritize Iraq’s interests above all else. He called for strict enforcement of the law, heightened readiness, and decisive measures to prevent any actor from destabilizing the country or pulling it into conflict.

In a significant move, Al-Sudani ordered accountability for any negligence within the security apparatus during this critical period. As part of these measures, he directed the immediate dismissal of all intelligence officials operating within the Nineveh Plains Operations sector, citing the need to reinforce discipline and ensure operational effectiveness.

The decisions come as Iraq navigates rising regional tensions, with Baghdad seeking to maintain neutrality while preventing spillover effects that could threaten domestic stability.