Defense Ministry denies Samir Duleymi nomination claims

Iraq’s Ministry of Defense has denied claims that Major General Samir Mohammed Abdul Duleymi was nominated for the post of defense minister. The ministry said the information circulating on social media was not true. It also rejected claims that Duleymi held files containing suspicions of corruption involving the ministry and some officials. The ministry said such reports harm the country’s long-established military institution. It urged media outlets and journalists to rely only on the ministry’s official channels for accurate information.