PMF conducts border security operation on Iraqi-Syrian border

Shafaq News/ The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) announced, on Monday, an operation aimed at securing Iraq’s border with Syria.

According to a PMF statement, “A unit from the Commando Regiment of the 30th Brigade, under the Nineveh Operations Command, conducted a sweeping and inspection operation along the border within Nineveh province.”

“The operation seeks to detect terrorist activity and prevent criminal infiltration that could jeopardize border or regional security.”

Notably, the Iraqi-Syrian border spans approximately 610 kilometers, with around 300 kilometers in Nineveh Province and 320 kilometers in Al-Anbar Province. This border region remains a critical area, as terrorists frequently infiltrate Iraqi territory to carry out attacks against civilians and security forces.

Additionally, the rural and remote nature of the area makes it a convenient hideout for such groups. The border is also a key route for smuggling operations, including drugs, weapons, fighters, and other illicit activities.