Iran backs none of Iraqi PM candidates: advisor

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Top Advisor to Iranian Leader Ali Akbar Velyati noted on Monday that his country does not support any of the Iraqi PM candidates.

He stated in an interview with Russia Alyawm that none of the PM candidates in Iraq are backed by Iran and Tehran will only support the candidate who has the support of the Iraqi Parliament.

Addressing elections in Lebanon, the advisor said that the protests in the country after appointment of Hassan Diab, as the PM, are led by Saudi Arabia and Israel regime.

He added that the Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes Diab’s appointment in respect for the choice made by the Lebanese nations.

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