Iraqi defense Minister Major Gen Najah Hassan Ali al-Shammari met US Special Envoy James Jeffrey in Baghdad

Iraq’s defense minister said on Sunday that Baghdad won’t allow other countries to use its soil to attack its neighbors. 

Iran Press/Middle East: “We don’t allow that our soil be used against neighboring and regional countries,” said Iraqi defense Minister Major Gen Najah Hassan Ali al-Shammari in Baghdad on Sunday. 

According to IRNA, He was speaking to US Special Representative for “Syria Engagement” and Special Envoy for the “Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS” Ambassador James Jeffrey in the Iraqi capital. 

The Iraqi minister added that his country won’t also allow that foreign representations and coalition forces to be targeted as well. 213/

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