The Iraqi Interior Ministry has firmly denied allegations that any Iraqi fighters have crossed into Syrian territory. Brigadier General Muqdad Miri, the ministry's spokesman, stated in an interview with Al Jazeera that the situation along the Iraqi-Syrian border remains stable and secure. He emphasized that the current border security measures are the result of ongoing efforts by the Iraqi government since it took office, and not a reaction to recent events.
Miri highlighted the extensive fortifications along the 600-kilometer border, which include a 3-meter-deep trench, a 3-meter-high earthen berm, and a concrete wall, all supported by combat units, thermal cameras, and drones. He reassured that the Iraqi armed forces are prepared to respond to any potential security developments, although he noted that no threats to Iraq's security have been identified at this time.
The remarks from the Iraqi Interior Ministry come in response to reports from Syrian army sources, which claimed that Shiite militia elements had entered Syria from Iraq to assist Syrian forces engaged in combat with opposition groups. Miri's statements aim to clarify Iraq's stance on border security and its non-involvement in the Syrian conflict.
