Iraq’s Al-Zaidi Stresses Sovereignty and State Authority Over Arms

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi said on Saturday evening that Iraq controls its own decisions and protects its territory and airspace.

Al-Zaidi described Iraq as a state that exercises sovereign authority, placing national decision-making at the centre of his remarks.

He also said weapons in Iraq are subject to the authority of the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

His statement linked the protection of Iraq’s land and skies with military command, presenting both as central elements of the country’s sovereignty.