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Iraq voices radiation leak fears, urges preventive action
Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Iraq's National Security Advisor Qassem Al-Araji warned of potential radioactive leaks from military strikes targeting nuclear facilities amid the Israel-Iran war. In a statement from his media office, Al-Araji voiced grave concern that the ongoing war threatens not only regional security but also risks global health and environmental disasters. He affirmed Iraq's readiness to work with all parties to help contain the crisis, prevent further escalation, and shield civilians from the devastation of war. Al-Araji urged the UN Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency to act swiftly to prevent what he described as an impending humanitarian catastrophe. Meanwhile, the Israeli military announced it will intensify airstrikes inside Iran, including targeting all of the country's nuclear facilities, Israeli army spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin said. In a press conference, Defrin stated, "The Air Force is expanding its operations to strike deeper, including nuclear sites in Bushehr, Fordow, Natanz, and others. We have additional targets planned."
Iraqi News
21-02-2025
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National Security Adviser: All components tights in Iraq are protected
National Security Adviser, Qassem Al-Araji, confirmed on Friday that the rights of all components in Iraq are protected. Al-Araji a delegation of the Christian community in the US state of Michigan, headed by Martin Mina, the founder of the community in Michigan, USA, USA, according to a statement by the media office of the National Security Adviser - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. He welcomed the delegation, and issues related to the procedures of the Iraqi government were discussed "to ensure the rights of all Iraqi components, especially Christians, whether at home or abroad." "The rights of all components in Iraq are protected. The Iraqi government has set its eyes on enhancing brotherly coexistence between all Iraqis and operates unrelentingly to establish the pillars of community peace," said Al-Araji assuring the delegation. He pointed out, "All Iraqis, and in their different colors, are the sons of this country and represent a beautiful painting that interprets the unity of Iraq with all its components."
