Syrian army raises alert on Iraq border without explanation
Syrian military orders heightened readiness and troop deployment along the Iraq border, recalling personnel from leave, with no official reason given.
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AIThe Syrian army has raised its military alert to the highest level, issuing directives to increase readiness across military units and deploy forces along the Syrian-Iraqi border, without providing any official explanation for these measures.
Sources told Al Arabiya that the Syrian army declared a state of military alert, while Syrian authorities have yet to clarify the reasons behind the decision.
According to Syrian media, the Ministry of Defense instructed its personnel to enter "C" alert status, deploying military units to the Syrian-Iraqi border as part of the heightened readiness procedures.
Military sources cited by Syrian outlets said the instructions included declaring a state of alert and ordering personnel to immediately return to their military units.
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Syrian officials have not disclosed the reasons for the alert or how long these measures will remain in effect.