On Sunday, July 21, the General Directorate of Counter-Terrorism Forces (CTG) and Iraqi security and intelligence units conducted a joint operation in Silêmanî province, resulting in the arrest of two individuals identified as dangerous terrorists, according to a report from Daz_197. Simultaneously, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to engage in a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani. The discussion will address recent drone strikes targeting U.S. and non-U.S. oil companies in the Kurdistan Region, as well as ongoing disputes between Erbil and Baghdad, including salary issues, as reported by The New Region. The arrests in Silêmanî were part of an ongoing effort by combined counter-terrorism forces to address security threats in the region. The specific affiliations or identities of the arrested individuals were not immediately disclosed. The upcoming phone call between Secretary Rubio and Prime Minister al-Sudani highlights the diplomatic efforts to resolve regional tensions and address the economic and security challenges facing Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. The drone strikes on oil facilities represent a critical security concern for international and local entities operating in the area.
