Spokesperson for Commander-in-Chief: September 30 Eliminates Pretext for Actions Outside State Framework

The Spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Nu'man, affirmed on Saturday that September 30 marks a critical turning point towards full national self-reliance in managing the security dossier. Al-Nu'man indicated that this day will solidify the concept of strategic parity in Iraq's international relations and eliminate any justification for actions outside state frameworks. Al-Nu'man stated that this date represents a strategic shift in the trajectory of military and security institutions, embodying the practical transition to complete self-sufficiency in managing internal security through national capabilities. He explained that this day clearly demonstrated the readiness and field competence of military units, reinforcing the principle of strategic parity in the country's international relations. Consequently, the armed forces have become solely responsible for shaping national stability and protecting the country's skies and lands without the need for foreign support. He added that the consolidation of national sovereignty is the fundamental pillar of strength and the legal and operational basis upon which security agencies rely. With the national leadership as the sole source of security decisions, all pretexts for actions outside state authority vanish. This sovereign extension, he clarified, grants security institutions strong legitimacy and popular support for pursuing crime, disarming unofficial weapons, and applying the law fairly to all, thereby protecting citizens and preserving their rights. The security agencies, with all their formations, have contributed to transforming the slogan of state authority into a tangible reality on the ground. These agencies have successfully secured federal borders, eradicated terrorist strongholds, dismantled organized crime networks, and managed complex security files in all governorates, including areas of shared concern. Al-Nu'man concluded by emphasizing that the professional performance of the Iraqi Armed Forces has proven them to be the impregnable fortress of political decision-making and the primary guarantor of Iraq's unity and national stability.