NCRI, 10 October 2010 – The spokesman for the Iraqiya bloc, which won the March elections in Iraq, has ‎emphasized that the solution to Iraq’s problems is to prevent the Iranian regime’s ‎meddling in the country’s affairs.‎
In an interview with al-Sharqiya TV, Heydar Molla, said, “We are faced with two ‎alternatives today [in Iraq]: Either implement the Iranian regime’s designs or stand against ‎it along with our people and end the regime’s meddling in our country.”‎
In what has been described as powerful stance, Mr. Molla added, “All the suffering that ‎we’ve experienced over the past 7 years stems from the Iranian regime’s meddling. The ‎Americans have also said in their talks with all political factions that Washington wants ‎an end to the regime’s interference in the next government.”‎
‎“That is why Iraqiya is saying that we refuse to participate in any government headed by ‎‎[current prime minister] Nouri Maliki. He is the designated candidate of the Iranian ‎regime.”‎
He added, “Iraqiya has sent a clear message to Tehran, Jeddah, Ankara, and Damascus. It ‎will base its ties with Baghdad’s neighbors on the principle of respect for sovereignty and ‎lack of involvement in Iraq’s internal affairs. It will not be implementing the Iranian ‎regime’s orders as has been the case with the current government.”‎