IRNA � Basra governor general said on Monday that the Iraqi province will never be part of the anti-Iran sanctions.

Addressing a ceremony marking the 40th victory anniversary of the Islamic Revolution held by Iran�s consulate general, As�ad al-Eidani reiterated that Iraq will never accept to be a base for harming a neighboring state.

�The Islamic Republic of Iran was the first country that stood next to Iraq during the fight against Daesh (ISIS)and offered martyrs in the path,� he said, noting that Iran has also given a helping hand to the other countries.

Al-Eidani also invited big Iranian companies to engage in Basra reconstruction.

�Despite challenges Iran faced over the past four decades, it is currently standing at the peak of power and it is now stronger than ever,� he said.