BAGHDAD: Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, chaired a periodic meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security to discuss recent developments in the regional arena and their implications for Iraq. According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Council focused on the latest challenges in the region, analyzing their potential impact and repercussions on Iraq. A significant part of the discussion centered on the security situation along the border strip between Iraq and Turkey, highlighting ongoing concerns in maintaining stability and security in the area.