The AP team interviewed Iraq’s new prime minister, Haider al-Abadi, becoming the first foreign media to do so since his appointment. He rejected the notion of foreign ground troops assisting in the fight against ISIS, stating such an action is unacceptable.
The Associated Press (AP) has conducted an interview with Haider al-Abadi, Iraq’s newly appointed prime minister since September 8. This marks AP as the first foreign media outlet to speak with him following his official designation. During the interview, held in Baghdad, al-Abadi expressed his firm stance against foreign military involvement in Iraq, particularly in terms of ground forces aiding in the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS). He categorically stated that sending foreign troops is ‘out of the question.’
The interview highlights Haider al-Abadi’s opposition to foreign ground troops in Iraq, reflecting a significant aspect of his governance approach as he leads the country during a critical period. His rejection of foreign military interventions underscores Iraq’s sovereignty and aims to cultivate a self-reliant defense against threats posed by ISIS.
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