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TEHRAN \u2013 Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the Secretary of Iran\u2019s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), met with Falih al-Fayyadh, the head of Iraq\u2019s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha\u2019abi, to discuss pressing regional developments and shared security concerns.<\/p>\n
During their meeting on Tuesday, Ahmadian and al-Fayyadh examined the latest geopolitical shifts in the region and explored avenues for deepening Tehran-Baghdad cooperation. High on the agenda were the persistent threats facing both nations, including the resurgence of Daesh militants.<\/p>\n
Reaffirming Iran\u2019s unwavering support for Iraq, Ahmadian emphasized the “brotherly and close” ties between the two neighboring countries. He acknowledged the pivotal role of Hashd al-Sha\u2019abi in reclaiming Iraqi territories from Daesh, underscoring the PMU’s contribution to regional stability.<\/p>\n
Despite Daesh\u2019s formal defeat in Syria in late 2019 by the Damascus government and its allies, the terrorist group remains active, launching sporadic attacks in both Iraq and Syria. Concerns over its resurgence have grown following the fall of Bashar al-Assad\u2019s government in December. Iraq has since declared its readiness to confront any threats that arise in the wake of this power shift.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will spare no effort to deter anyone who dares to violate Iraq\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity,\u201d al-Fayyadh asserted in a statement on December 13.<\/p>\n
Reports from Iraq\u2019s al-Maalomeh news agency, citing anonymous sources, suggest that Daesh remains operational in at least a dozen regions across Syria. Alarmingly, nearly half of the weapons in the hands of Daesh militants are believed to be of American origin, fueling suspicions that external actors may be secretly supplying the extremists.<\/p>\n
Tehran’s support for Sudan certain amid internal conflict<\/strong><\/p>\n In a separate high-level diplomatic meeting, Ahmadian welcomed Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Ahmed al-Sharif to Tehran on Tuesday, where they discussed key bilateral, regional, and international issues.<\/p>\n During the talks, Ahmadian emphasized the deep-rooted historical ties between Iran and Sudan, recalling Sudan\u2019s long-standing revolutionary and anti-Western stance. He condemned Western powers for their unconditional support of Israel, contrasting it with Sudan\u2019s historically firm opposition to Zionist policies.<\/p>\n Expressing concern over the ongoing violence in Sudan, Ahmadian stated, \u201cWe are deeply saddened by the suffering of the Sudanese people and firmly support the country\u2019s legitimate government, which enjoys the backing of the majority.\u201d He further expressed hope that the roots of instability in Sudan would soon be eradicated.<\/p>\n Highlighting foreign interference as a major factor preventing peace and unity in Sudan, Ahmadian accused Western nations of fueling conflicts in Muslim countries. \u201cWherever the Zionist regime is present, there is chaos and destruction,\u201d he asserted, attributing Sudan\u2019s turmoil in part to its historical support for the Palestinian cause.<\/p>\n For his part, Sudan\u2019s Foreign Minister al-Sharif congratulated Iran on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution and acknowledged Iran\u2019s steadfast support for Sudan\u2019s stability. He claimed that the two-year-long conflict in Sudan has been externally orchestrated with the aim of fragmenting the country and plundering its resources.<\/p>\n He further accused Israel of being behind international plots against both Sudan and other nations in West Asia and East Africa. Expressing gratitude for Iran\u2019s unwavering support, al-Sharif stated, \u201cAfter two years of conflict, our military forces have successfully pushed back rebel factions. We deeply appreciate the solidarity shown by our Iranian allies.\u201d<\/p>\n Looking ahead, al-Sharif emphasized Sudan\u2019s commitment to strengthening strategic and long-term relations with Iran, particularly in the post-conflict rebuilding phase.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n