Al-Zaidi Assumes Leadership of National Intelligence Agency in Executive Role

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, assumed today, Thursday, the leadership duties of the National Intelligence Agency from a lower executive position. The spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah Al-Numan, explained in a statement that this step was taken in accordance with the directives of the Commander-in-Chief during his visit to the headquarters of the Iraqi National Intelligence Agency. The statement highlighted that Al-Zaidi's assumption of the agency's leadership from a lower position comes amid current challenges and the plan to complete sovereignty. The Prime Minister also held a meeting with the agency's leaders and officers, emphasizing that the intelligence agency represents all Iraqis and must be kept free from partisan, factional, and sectarian quotas, praising the sacrifices and significant tasks accomplished by the agency over the past years. Al-Zaidi stressed his full support for the agency and its personnel, ensuring all its requirements are met and working on its advancement using the latest scientific and technological methods. He affirmed the necessity of exerting utmost efforts to defend the nation and protect its security and stability, especially given the crises and wars in the region that require intensified security work across all fields.