Hoda Jassim (Baghdad)
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense took a number of measures related to headquarters and weapons depots against the backdrop of regional events, according to an official document of the ministry.
The document indicated that “in implementation of the directives of the Prime Minister – Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and in view of the current circumstances that the country is going through, the Air Force and Army Aviation Commands deploy aircraft of all types at air bases and provide the necessary protection for them, in a way that does not conflict with the duties assigned to them in the future.” Field commanders deploy and distribute armor and specialized vehicles in more than one location and provide protection for them.”
The Ministry of Defense confirmed “providing protection for weapons and equipment depots, and providing an alternative transportation network for headquarters of various types and levels for the purpose of ensuring communication with senior leadership and all levels.”
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