The Iraqi National Security Advisory confirmed the success of the armed forces and supporting agencies in establishing tight control over the border strip with Syria, emphasizing Iraq's sovereign right to take legal and diplomatic measures against any entity proven to have violated its territorial integrity.
In a related context concerning internal security, the Advisory announced the opening of an official investigation to ascertain the circumstances of a recent shooting incident near the desert areas of Najaf province, aiming to identify the perpetrating entity and bring them to justice, confirming that investigations are ongoing to uncover all details.