Baghdad: A security source announced that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Falih al-Zaidi, has issued an order appointing Lieutenant General Zaid Houshi as the head of the Counter-Terrorism Service. He will be replacing Lieutenant General Karim al-Tamimi in this position.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the decision marks a significant change in the leadership of the Counter-Terrorism Service, a critical component of national security operations. The appointment is part of a broader strategy to enhance the effectiveness of the country’s efforts in combating terrorism.