Thursday, March 28, 2024

Baghdad

Washington stipulates official approval of Iraqi govt. in exchange for arming Anbar tribes

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(IraqiNews.com) On Wednesday, the Information Office of the Chairman of Anbar provincial Council Sabah Karhot stressed that the delegation of Anbar to Washington got U.S. support in the fields of training, equipping and arming, while noting that Washington has stipulated that a formal approval of the Iraqi government would be in exchange for providing support for Anbar fighters and tribesmen.

The office said in a statement followed by IraqiNews.com, “Anbar delegation to Washington has achieved many successes on various security and humanitarian aspects.”

The office added, “The delegation, during a meeting with officials and representatives in the U.S. government, was able to get support in the fields of training, equipping and arming the security forces and tribesmen in Anbar to confront the ISIS organization,” adding that, “The U.S. side asked the delegation for an official letter from Iraqi central government, showing the government’s approval for providing military support for Anbar.”

 

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