Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said on Tuesday that Iran supports the legal procedure taken in the election of the Iraqi new prime minister.

According to IRNA, addressing the annual meeting with Iranian ambassadors, representatives and heads of Iranian missions abroad , he congratulated Heydar al-Ebadi, the religious leaders, Iraqi nation and political parties on his appointment as the country's new premier.



Recalling the sensitive situation in the Arab states, Shamkhani called on all Iraqi groups to adhere to national unity so as to maintain national interests and counter foreign threats.



Appreciating the role of religious leaders as the main pillar of maintaining solidarity and unity in Iraq, the official reaffirmed Iran's support to united and safe Iraq.

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