Iraqi PM ordered military to take full control of country's borders

Iraqi PM ordered military to take full control of country's borders

Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says he has ordered the military to take full control of the country's borders amid escalating tensions. 

A statement said that during a phone call with his Turkish counterpart today (Tuesday), Al-Abadi said his troops will prevent foreign fighters from using Iraq for cross-border attacks against Turkey.  APP/AFP