The United States has expressed support for the Iraqi government's recent efforts to detain ISIS terrorists in secure facilities within Iraq. This action follows instability in northeast Syria that raised concerns about the movement of ISIS members across the region.
A statement from the U.S. government noted, "The United States welcomes the Government of Iraq’s initiative to detain ISIS terrorists in secure facilities in Iraq, following recent instability in northeast Syria. The United States appreciates the Iraqi government’s leadership and supports this bold initiative to ensure that ISIS terrorists cannot roam freely throughout the region."
Iraq remains a key member of the Coalition to Defeat ISIS and continues to play a leading role in confronting ongoing threats posed by the group. According to U.S. officials, non-Iraqi terrorists will be held temporarily in Iraq. The statement added, "As a member of the Coalition to Defeat ISIS, Iraq is on the front line in confronting the threat that ISIS still poses to all countries. Non-Iraqi terrorists will be in Iraq temporarily; the United States urges countries to take responsibility and repatriate their citizens in these facilities to face justice. This is a critical part of a long-term framework to prevent an ISIS resurgence, in line with proper burden sharing among Coalition members."
The move is seen as part of broader international efforts aimed at preventing an ISIS comeback and ensuring coalition partners share responsibilities for managing detained fighters.
