Iran Press/ Middle East: Some vehicles were seen rushing to the Iranian consulate in Najaf on Sunday to extinguish the fire that a group of unknown rioters has put on parts of the consulate, some local sources reported.
Last Wednesday, a group of masked assailants, who were not locals from Najaf, stormed the Iranian consulate in Najaf.
Some Iraqi officials have warned of behind-the-scenes efforts to undermine friendly and strategic Iran-Iraq relations, that were crucial in the successful and decisive fight against ISIS terrorists that had taken large swathes of Iraqi territory in 2014-2016.
Some Iraqi cities have witnessed demonstrations in recent weeks in protest to inadequate public services, lack of jobs, particularly for young people, and bureaucratic corruption.205/201
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