The Iraqi Ministry of Defense has denied circulating reports regarding the withdrawal of Iraqi army units from military posts located between the Tuz Khurmatu district and Kirkuk province. The Ministry's spokesperson emphasized that current procedures do not constitute a withdrawal, but are part of standard military operations that include redeployment, maneuvering, and rotation of units in accordance with approved strategic plans. The Ministry clarified that these movements involved reinforcing certain sites with additional troops to meet the security and military requirements in the area.