Baghdad:Abdul Amir al-Shimmari, the Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, chaired a meeting on Tuesday to address the enhancement of combat readiness within the armed forces.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the meeting, chaired by General al-Shammari, focused on reviewing the readiness of various military branches. This review is part of the directives from the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces aimed at elevating combat readiness and strengthening the capabilities of all military branches.

The meeting specifically evaluated the readiness levels of the Air Force, Army Aviation, and Air Defense, and discussed the readiness of the Naval Force. Key points included fulfilling operational preparedness requirements and improving coordination among relevant authorities to ensure the highest standards of efficiency and readiness.

General al-Shammari highlighted the importance of implementing plans and measures to develop military capabilities, aligning with the Commander-in-Chief’s directives. These efforts are intended to enhance the security, sovereignty, airspace, territorial waters, and land protection of Iraq, while raising the overall readiness level.

The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the Deputy Minister of Planning, the Deputy National Security Advisor, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defense, and commanders of the Air Force, Army Aviation, and Air Defense, alongside other directorate heads and officers from the Commander-in-Chief’s Office.