NCRI Staff
NCRI - The Iranian regime has been interfering in the internal affairs of numerous countries including Syria and Yemen. Recently, Iran’s presence in Iraq is on the rise.
During an official visit to Iran a few weeks ago, the Supreme Leaders top advisor, Ali Akbar Velayati, spoke about the imminent elections that will be taking place in Iraq – causing much controversy in the country.
Velayati said: “We will not allow liberals and communists to govern in Iraq.” This comment was clearly in relation to the country’s political situation in which the Sadrist movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr is refusing to adopt a stance that is dictated by Iran.
Followers of the Sadrist movement have been outspoken about their contempt for Iran and organisations such as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Sadrist followers have been heard shouting slogans against Qasem Soleimani – the leader of the IRGC’s Quds Force.
Many other political figures have commented on Iran’s interference in Iraqi politics and the secretary of the Central Committee of the Iraqi Communist Party, Raed Fahmi, has commented on the remarks made by Velayati. He said that it is a clear interference in internal affairs. The Iraqi Communist Party is running in the elections with the Sairoun coalition which is allied with the Sadrist movement.
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