Iraqi Foreign Minister: Iraq Faces A Terrorist threat, Which Has Extensions In The Region

BAGHDAD / NINA / Iraqi Foreign Minister, Hoshyar Zebari said that "Iraq faces a significant terrorist threat, not only on Iraq, but this threat has extensions in the region." Zebari said in a press statement, "We have defeated the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) a few years ago, but it returned because of the continuing conflict in Syria," adding that" the United States responded with Iraq's request and will soon provide us with logistical support, weapons and ammunition ." About the crisis in Anbar province and ways to solve it, the Minister of Foreign Affairs explained: " the Iraqi government should show a greater seriousness in dealing with the security situation and defeat terrorism first and then a political settlement," pointing out that" the Iraqi government should communicate with the heads of the tribes and the provide services and employment opportunities for the citizens and re- displaced people to their homes. "/ end