Harris: America will take immediate action to dismantle pro-Iranian “terrorist” militias
The acting head of the US mission in Iraq, Joshua Harris, confirmed on Friday that Washington is moving towards taking immediate action to dismantle what he described as “Iranian-backed terrorist militias,” stressing that the inclusion of “militias” in the new government is contrary to Iraqi-American relations.
A statement from the US Embassy in Iraq, received by Shafaq News Agency, said that Harris met with the leader of the Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, to consult on common interests in protecting Iraqi sovereignty, defeating terrorism, enhancing regional security, and strengthening economic relations that benefit both Americans and Iraqis.
Harris reiterated that “the inclusion of pro-Iranian terrorist militias in the Iraqi government, in any capacity, is incompatible with a strong US-Iraqi partnership.”
He added, “The United States will continue to emphasize clearly the need for immediate action to dismantle terrorist militias with foreign agendas that threaten Iraq’s sovereignty, stability, and economy.”
shafaq.com