Iraq, Iran, Syria and Russia have formed an intelligence-sharing center in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, in their fight against Takfiri terrorists wreaking havoc in the region.
Hakim al-Zamili, the head of the Iraqi parliament’s defense and security committee, announced the beginning of the Iraqi airstrikes against Daesh on Tuesday.
The intelligence-sharing center comprises six representatives from each of the countries involved.
On the ground, battle goes on
The news comes as Iraqi security forces pushed ahead with their campaign against Daesh in the western province of Anbar.
A security source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the troops have gained ground in the town of Albu Faraj, located more than 120 kilometers (74 miles) west of Baghdad on Tuesday.
Russian airstrikes against Daesh in Syria
On September 30, Russia started airstrikes against positions held by Daesh across Syria upon an official request from the government in Damascus.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on October 4 that the coalition of Syria, Iran, Iraq and Russia ”must succeed” against the Takfiri terrorists.
“Otherwise,” the Syrian president added, “we will see the destruction of the entire [Middle East] region.”
“We are certain that this coalition will succeed;” Press TV reported.