The Joint Operations Command announced today, Thursday, the arrest of five people involved in targeting the Ain al-Assad air base.
The command stated in a statement received by “Al-Rasheed”, “In continuation of the statement issued by the Security Media Cell on August 6, 2024, regarding the attack that took place on the Iraqi Ain al-Assad Air Base in Anbar Governorate, in some of whose sections a number of international coalition advisors are present.”
She added, “In light of the directives of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to form a joint investigative committee from the relevant security agencies, and according to the field data and criminal records available to the above committee, and through in-depth legal investigations, listening to witness statements, cross-referencing information, and obtaining judicial approvals, five of those involved in this illegal act were arrested, in accordance with original arrest warrants issued by the relevant judicial authorities.”
She continued, “Our various security forces and intelligence agencies will remain at an equal distance from everyone to enforce the law and abide by the constitution and applicable laws, keeping the interests, security and protection of Iraq and its people in mind.”
