The Iraqi Joint Operations Command has launched a large-scale military and security operation along the eastern border strip with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The operation, involving border guard and counter-terrorism forces, aims to prevent infiltration and smuggling, ensuring no weapons or fighters cross over by exploiting regional instability. The military command emphasized that securing the borders is a top priority for Iraqi national security at this critical stage, stressing that Iraq will not allow its territory to be a corridor for any military activity threatening its stability or the security of its neighbors.