Iraqi Prime Minister: The Fatwa of Defensive Jihad Marked a Historic Turning Point to Save the Country

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi affirmed that the Fatwa of Defensive Jihad represented a decisive national and historic turning point in the war against terrorism, praising the pivotal role of the Supreme Religious Authority and the immense sacrifices made by the martyrs to protect the homeland and its sanctities. Al-Zaidi noted in an official statement that the Iraqis' response to the call to defend the country contributed to unifying the ranks and defeating the remnants of terrorism, emphasizing that the Authority's wisdom strengthened the spirit of belonging and sacrifice. He also stressed the government's commitment to continuing efforts to build a strong and stable institutional state, based on the rule of law and preserving the state's prestige in honor of those sacrifices.