Iran Press/Iran news: Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed on Wednesday that the vigilance of the Iraqi people prevents others from exploiting the legitimate concerns that the Iraqi government has recognized.
He said that the Islamic Republic of Iran's stance on the recent unrest in Iraq: "We believe that the Iraqi people are the owners of this country and that their rights must be respected," Iran Press reported.
Unrest in Iraq has intensified since Tuesday, October 1, and Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi has assured all Iraqi people that government's priority is to meet the legitimate demands of the people and to respond to all their just demands."
Iranian Government spokesman Ali Rabiei on Monday expressed deep concern about the loss of life in Iraq over the past few days in Iraqi unrest, saying that it is deplorable that at a time when the Iraqis were preparing for Arbaeen congregation, such a tragedy took place in Iraq.
In a statement on Friday night, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi ordered the lifting of a government-enforced curfew following protests in some parts of the country. It should be noted that the order was issued after a key security meeting.
Peaceful protests by Iraqi citizens turned violent and ugly, with suggestions that social media activists from abroad are organizing the protests.
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