Iraq warns of ISIS comeback at regional security summit

Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein issued a stark warning on Sunday about the growing threat posed by the Islamic State (ISIS), stressing the increasing danger it presents to Iraq, Jordan and Syria.

Speaking at a presser following a significant summit in Amman, Jordan, Hussein stressed the need for a joint international and regional effort to counter the growing risk posed by ISIS.

The summit brought together foreign ministers, defense ministers, and intelligence chiefs from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey.

“We gathered to plan and strategize against ISIS,” Hussein said, citing information that suggests the group is reorganizing and strengthening its presence in Syria and along the borders of Iraq and Jordan. The Iraqi foreign minister called for “joint action to address this escalating threat.”

He also delivered a “clear message from Iraq” on the importance of “working jointly with other nations to establish stability in Syria.” He highlighted that Syria’s stability would “directly impact the region’s security.”

In a statement issued by Iraq’s foreign ministry, the five countries involved in the summit condemned Israeli airstrikes on Syria rejected foreign interference in Syria’s internal affairs, and pledged to support the country’s reconstruction. The participants also voiced their commitment to preserving Syria’s “stability and territorial integrity.”

Following the summit, the countries announced the establishment of “a joint operation and intelligence mechanism” aimed at addressing regional issues. Additionally, they agreed to convene again in Turkey next month to evaluate the progress of their efforts.

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