Washington welcomes Iraq’s initiative regarding detained ISIS terrorists

The United States welcomed on Thursday Iraq’s initiative to detain members of the ISIS terrorist organization in secure facilities.

Reuters quoted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as saying, “We welcome Iraq’s initiative to detain ISIS terrorists in secure facilities on its territory.”

He added, “Iraq stands on the front lines in confronting the threat of ISIS to all countries,” adding, “We urge countries to assume their responsibilities and repatriate their citizens affiliated with ISIS to face justice.”

Iraq had agreed to receive ISIS terrorists of Iraqi and other nationalities who were detained in prisons that were under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces, in cooperation with the international coalition to fight the organization.

It is worth noting that the US Central Command announced Wednesday, the start of transferring ISIS terrorist detainees from Syria to Iraq, adding, “We are coordinating with our partners in the region and the Iraqi government and appreciate their role in ensuring the defeat of ISIS.”

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