Iraq intensified security measures on the Irako-Syrian border. This was announced to the Iraqi news agency in the Iraqi border troops, General Muhammad Abdulvahab al-Sayidi.
According to him, Iraqi military strengthened security measures on the Irako-Syrian border in connection with the events in Syria.
Al-Sayidi noted that the security of the border is ensured, there is no possibility for its violation.
“We strengthened the border with Syria well -trained troops,” he said.
The Minister of Defense of Iraq Sabit Abbasi previously stated that the Iraqi army is ready to protect the border and heaven of the country from all kinds of threats.