Leader of Iraq’s National Coalition Ammar Al Hakim blamed the absence of the Arab role in Iraq for the increasing of Iranian influence in the country. He praised the role of Egypt as a strategic ally for Iraq. Meanwhile, the Iraqi governmental troops resumed their advance in Mousl in the framework of the current military operation to liberate the city from the grip of the extremist group.
Federal Police Leader Shaker Jawdat revealed that his forces managed to restore control on a number of districts in the city, saying that they besieged and killed a number of extremist elements loyal to ISIS in the old district of the city. He added that they controlled the area of Wednesday Market, saying that they besieged ISIS elements in the old city.
He added that they managed to kill over 13 extremists loyal to ISIS using grenades, saying that they provided aids to a family living in the city. He clarified that they seized a large amount of explosive devices and mines possessed by the extremist group during their inspection of Bab Al Tob district.
“Federal Police and Rapid Response forces, stationed near the Old Bridge along the (Tigris) river and on the outskirts of Bab al-Bid, resumed their military operations today,” Jawdat reportedly stated.
Iraqi Federal Police announced Iraqi forces had retaken control of the Old Bridge, also called the Iron Bridge, on Wednesday, meaning government forces had retaken three of Mosul's five bridges on both sides of the Tigris river.
In the same context, security sources revealed that Security forces have imposed a complete curfew in al-Dulab neighborhood west of Ramadi after an attack waged by ISIS terror group, a security source said Saturday.
ISIS militants have attacked homes of security personnel this morning in al-Dulab neighborhood, he added. The attackers used grenades, the source further noted. Security forces sent more reinforcements to the area and launched manhunt for the attackers.
On the other hand, Leader of National Coalition Ammar Al Hakim blamed the absence of the Arab role for the increasing influence of Iran in his country, calling the Iraqi government for building a strategic partnership with Egypt during the coming period. He described Egypt as the cornerstone of stability in the Middle East.
He stressed the need for eliminating the extremist ideas, saying that his country refuses any foreign interference in its internal affairs. He added that the Iraqi government should perform a major role to unify the regional powers during the coming period