The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said, Iraq is a great country and our major neighbor. Naturally, we are monitoring the ongoing developments in Iraq carefully and sensitively.

The spokesperson called to resolve the neighboring state’s problems within legal frameworks. he stated, that Iran has always emphasized stability, the importance of calm, and the security of the major friendly and brotherly neighbor, and believes that the security of Iraq equals the security of Iran and the region.

Speaking to reporters at a weekly press conference on Monday, Nasser Kanaani reacted to the developments in Iraq, where the supporters of political leader Moqtada Al-Sadr held a sit-in at the parliament.

The legal mechanisms of that country and in a peaceful manner coupled with mutual respect, and can contribute to the growing development and progress of Iraq with the formation of a popular government,” Kanaani stated.

He added, that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always respected the Iraqi people’s choice and underscores that dialogue is the best way to resolve that country’s domestic problems.

Source: Yemen News Agency