28 Mar 2024
Wednesday 17 June 2015 - 23:20
Story Code : 168270

West targeting Iraq unity: Leader

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the West seeks to undermine the unity of Iraq.

Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarksin a meeting with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi onWednesday.

The Western intelligenceagencies aim to destroy the pillars of Iraqs political and national unity, Ayatollah Khamenei pointed out, adding,One should vigilantly and carefully stand against this plotand divisive attemptand not allow the unity among the Shia andSunni andKurdand Arabto be damaged, the Leader added.

The Leader highlightedIraq's battleagainst terrorists in the country, saying the Iraqi nation's and government's resistancewill also provide security forthe regional countries.

Ayatollah Khamenei said, One of the main characteristics of the Iraqi people, which was manifested more than ever before in thefight against terrorists, is the bravery, resolve and power of the popular volunteer and tribal forces in confronting the enemies.

The Leader hailed thecontributionof the popular volunteer forces to the campaignagainst terrorists in Iraq, stressing that the unitscan also play an effective and influential role in the progress and future of the country beyond the battlefields.

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="555"] Ayatollah Khamenei hails Iraq's resistance in the face of terror.[/caption]

Ayatollah Khamenei further saidthat the ill-wishers of the Iraqi nation are against the emergence of a massive popular force in the country and urgedthe Iraqi people and officials to exercise vigilance about the divisive plots of foreigners.

The Americans on the one hand are seeking to plunder Iraqs wealth as they do in some other Arab countries in the region and on the other hand impose their demands [on Iraq] as before. However, one should not allow this objective to be realized, Ayatollah Khamenei said.

The Leader said Iran will continue to support the Iraqi government and people and back unity among Iraqi revolutionary groups and fighters.

The Iraqi premier, for his part, praised Irans backing for his country in thefight against terrorism and said Tehrans unwavering support and its friendly cooperation with Baghdad are indicative of the depth of the relations between the two nations.

By Press TV
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