Doha:Baghdad The Minister of Defense has arrived in Muthanna Governorate to evaluate the security situation and the preparedness of military units in the region.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Major General Yahya Rasool Abdullah, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, announced in a press release that Defense Minister Nayef Mukeef Al-Shammari was received by the governor and members of the provincial council upon his arrival in Muthanna Governorate.

The purpose of the visit is to review the security situation in the area, assess the readiness of military units and their needs, and enhance coordination with the local government. The Minister of Defense was accompanied by a high-level military delegation including the Assistant Chief of Staff of the Army for Operations, the Commander of the Ground Forces, the Director of Military Intelligence, the Director of Public Relations, the Media Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, and several commanders of various military branches.