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The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said Saturday that Washington remains deeply concerned about the continued operations and territorial expansion of the Daesh and al-Qaeda terror groups, stressing that it will continue to prioritize partnerships with allies and regional actors to combat terrorism.
The embassy, citing remarks shared by the State Department’s Bureau of International Organization Affairs on X, commended U.N. member states that have sustained counterterrorism pressure in Iraq, Syria and Somalia, saying these efforts have constrained Daesh operations.
Responding to the U.S. concerns, Iraqi military spokesman Sabah al-Numan told the state news agency INA that Daesh no longer poses a threat inside Iraq, describing the group as “paralyzed” thanks to the vigilance and daily operations of security forces.
He said Iraq’s borders are fully secured and emphasized that regional tensions will not directly impact the country’s stability.
Dorothy Shea, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations told the Security Council this week that Washington has intensified its counterterrorism campaign globally, targeting Daesh and al-Qaeda leadership, infrastructure and financial networks.
“Notable successes have included the elimination of high-ranking Daesh attack planners in Somalia, Iraq and Syria, and the transfer into U.S. custody of the man allegedly responsible for the Abbey Gate terrorist bombing in Afghanistan,” she said.
“These actions demonstrate our unwavering commitment to dismantling terrorist organizations and protecting international security," she added.
At least 13 US soldiers were killed in a suicide bombing at Kabul airport in Afghanistan in August 2021. The attack was claimed by Daesh terror group.
Shea added that the U.S. continues to work with allies through intelligence sharing and joint operations to strengthen global security and prevent the spread of extremist ideologies.
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