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Iraq and the US to Continue Security Cooperation

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon, reaffirming ongoing security cooperation between their countries. Sudani highlighted Iraq’s efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities amidst regional challenges and stressed the importance of sustained collaboration with the USA. He also welcomed international support in Iraq’s fight against terrorism, marking the 10th anniversary of the US-led coalition against ISIS.

Sudani mentioned the establishment of the High Coordination Commission for evaluating military threats and planning the coalition’s mission conclusion, with the next meeting scheduled for July. Secretary Austin echoed support for Iraq’s anti-terrorism efforts, noting the evolving partnership and the need for a permanent bilateral security arrangement. He emphasized ongoing commitment to defeating ISIS and safeguarding both Iraqi and American citizens.

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Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions Escalate Amid Detentions and Deadly Raids

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Amid rising tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani community leader in Yekaterinburg, Shahin Shikhlinski, and his son Mutvali were briefly detained by Russian police near Baku Plaza shopping mall on July 1. Footage of the harsh detention circulated widely on social media, sparking public outrage in Azerbaijan. Both were released later that evening after giving witness statements.

The detentions follow a deadly Russian security operation on June 27 targeting Azerbaijani nationals in Yekaterinburg. Two brothers, Ziyeddin and Huseyn Safarov, were killed, three others were seriously injured, and nine were detained. The Russian Interior Ministry said the raids were part of a criminal investigation and were supported by the National Guard’s SOBR unit, but did not address the reported casualties.

In response, Azerbaijan summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires and demanded a full investigation. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture also canceled all Russian cultural events. Meanwhile, an investigation was launched into the Baku office of Sputnik-Azerbaijan over alleged illegal financing, leading to further detentions.

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