Baghdad:Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi, who also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has assumed the responsibilities of heading the Intelligence Service, taking direct control as of Thursday.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Sabah al-Nuaman, the spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, announced that this move follows directives from the Commander-in-Chief. During a visit to the headquarters of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service, Prime Minister al-Zaidi assumed on-the-ground command of the Service.

This decision is part of a broader strategy to address current challenges and is aligned with efforts to achieve full sovereignty.