Baghdad:Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the National State Forces Alliance, highlighted the importance of ongoing preemptive operations and targeting terrorist groups at their strongholds during a meeting with Falih al-Fayyadh, head of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the meeting was held at al-Hakim’s office in Baghdad, where discussions focused on Iraq’s security situation and the country’s phase following the conclusion of the international coalition’s mission and the restoration of national sovereignty.

Al-Hakim praised the PMF’s contributions to security achievements and their preservation, noting that the force is an official security institution under the supervision of the state and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. He stressed the necessity of ongoing efforts to prevent terrorist groups from reorganizing or gaining strength.

He also advocated for confidence-building measures among Iraq’s diverse communities, urging greater national unity and internal cohesion to effectively address the nation’s challenges.