On Friday, Iraq ordered the strengthening of air defense forces and intelligence work after the US and Saudi coalition forces carried out attacks against pro-Iranian forces accused of launching attacks there. Government spokesman Sabah Numan said that Prime Minister Ali Zaidi has issued “strict instructions for immediate implementation” requiring all camps and bases to raise alert levels and combat readiness to the highest level. The armed forces and bases belonging to the People's Mobilization Organization need to be implemented with particular emphasis. Numan said that upgrading and modernizing Iraq's air defense capabilities is a “top priority,” and the relevant plans cover the procurement of modern radars, early warning systems, and air defense systems.

On Friday, Iraq ordered the strengthening of air defense forces and intelligence work after the US and Saudi coalition forces carried out attacks against pro-Iranian forces accused of launching attacks there. Government spokesman Sabah Numan said that Prime Minister Ali Zaidi has issued “strict instructions for immediate implementation” requiring all camps and bases to raise alert levels and combat readiness to the highest level. The armed forces and bases belonging to the People's Mobilization Organization need to be implemented with particular emphasis. Numan said that upgrading and modernizing Iraq's air defense capabilities is a “top priority,” and the relevant plans cover the procurement of modern radars, early warning systems, and air defense systems.