Answering reporters’ questions via his media office, Maliki said “What is going is in Iran is an internal affair, though Iran’s enemies and their extensions inside are trying to stir riots and turbulence”.

He called for “calm and proper measures that serve the best of the friendly Iranian nation”.

Maliki said he denounces “foreign intervention into the affairs of Iran or any other country,” adding that “we are confident that the Islamic Republic, which realized victory with massive popular support under the leadership of the late Imam Khomeini (exalted be his memory) will foil all foreign plots”.

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