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Joint Iraqi operation announces security plan development for Pope’s visit

SHAFAQNA- Iraq’s Joint Operations Command today (Wednesday) announced a plan to secure Pope’s visit to Iraq in the fifth day of next month.

Major General Tahseen Al-Khafaji, Spokesperson for Iraq’s Joint Operations Command, said: “The Joint Operations Command, has begun in cooperation with the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, to develop a plan to secure the Pope’s visit to Iraq.” Khafaji stated: This plan includes the schedule of visits, traffic and media.

He added: “The Pope’s trip is important for Iraqis and is a reason to spread love, peace and victory over terrorism, and it will convey an important image to the outside world.” Khafaji said: “The armed commanders and the joint operation have launched a pre-emptive operation and will carry out other measures before and during the Pope’s visit, and this trip will be successful.”

This news is originally published by Shafaqna Persian [1] and translated by Shafaqna English