The Iraqi Council of Ministers, headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, issued a package of firm strategic decisions on April 15, 2026, foremost among them the official approval to contract for the purchase of advanced air defense systems. This crucial step comes in direct response to the recommendations of the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, aimed at protecting national airspace amidst the dangerous military escalation currently sweeping the Middle East region. The Council extensively discussed the severe repercussions of the ongoing regional conflicts and their direct impact on national security and the country's supreme interests, emphasizing the absolute necessity of completing the tasks of air defense formations and elevating their combat and technical performance levels. Government circles consider this decision a qualitative leap in Iraq's armament policy, as the country actively seeks to secure its sovereignty and prevent its territory or airspace from being used as a battleground for settling scores between regional and international powers. The decision also included strict directives to the Ministry of Finance.