IRAN SHOULD STOP INTERFERING IN IRAQ, IRAQI VP ALLAWI SAY

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VP Allawi says Iran should stop interfering in Iraq

 

June 17 2017 11:44 AM

Iran should stop interfering in Iraq

 

Iran's support to Shiite militias in Iraq is obstructing efforts to bridge the sectarian divide ahead of a parliamentary election next year, Reuters quoted the Iraqi Vice President Iyad Allawi as saying.

Iraqi leaders hope to restore control over all Iraqi territory, defeating ISIS, before an election due by the middle of next year.

"Iran has been interfering even in the decision (making process) of the Iraqi people," ha said. "We don't want an election based on sectarianism, we want an inclusive political process ... we hope that the Iraqis would choose themselves without any involvement by any foreign power."

Allawi, a secular Shiite politician who has supporters among some Sunnis, was in Cairo to meet Egyptian leaders including President Abdel Fattah Sisi for discussions about oil and the conflicts in Syria, Yemen and Libya.

Iraq lies on the fault line between Shi'ite Iran and the mostly Sunni Arab world. Deep-running animosity and distrust between the two sides is fueled by sectarian divides.

US-backed Iraqi forces have dislodged ISIS from Iraqi cities the militias captured, and are about to fully capture Mosul, which used to be their de facto capital in the country. The group however remains in control of swathes of territory by the Syrian border and inside Syria.

 

http://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/story/12162/VP-Allawi-says-Iran-should-stop-interfering-in-Iraq

[ChuckFinley]

IS - Iran in. Hopfully we can start developing the country and increase that value before we move on to the next conflict.  

[yota691]

 

Iyad Allawi: Iran is meddling in the decision of our people and its support for Shiites hinders overcome sectarian divisions 14 hours ago Last updated 12:07 AM           Follow - up / Tomorrow Press:  revealed by Vice President Iyad Allawi, on Friday, about Iran 's interference in the decisions of the Iraqi people, stressing that the support of the Islamic Republic of Shiites in Iraq , hampering efforts to overcome sectarian divisions before the elections.     Allawi said in a statement, "Reuters" quoted, and I followed "Tomorrow 's Press," that "Iran 's support for Shiite groups in Iraq, hampering efforts to overcome sectarian divisions ahead of parliamentary elections next year."  He added that "Iran is interfering even in the decision of the Iraqi people, as we do not want elections based on sectarianism but a comprehensive political process, and we hope that Iraqis will choose for themselves without any interference from any outside forces."  " The current time is the right time to conduct fair elections in which one does not interfere, neither Iran nor the other, neither Turkey nor Syria nor the United States."  Allawi accused Tehran previously obstructing his efforts to prime minister of Iraq in the 2010 elections, despite his party for the largest number of seats. "  For its part , Tehran has denied interfering in Iraqi politics, saying:" The military assistance to Shi'ite factions armed aims to contribute to the defeat of the organization Daesh who declared succession to land in Syria and Iraq in 2014. "  he hopes Iraq 's leaders to regain full control over the entire territory of the country and defeat Daesh ahead of elections by the middle of next year.  the Vice - President Iyad Allawi visited Cairo his recent, to meet with Egyptian officials , including President Abdel Fattah a Cisse, for discussions on oil and conflicts in Syria, Yemen and Libya.

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Allawi from Cairo: Taifen in Iraq, hindering reconciliation and Qatar supported projects division 49 minutes ago Last updated 02:09 PM   576     BAGHDAD / Press tomorrow:  accused the head of the National Coalition, and Vice President of the Republic, Iyad Allawi, "sectarians" obstructing the implementation of national reconciliation in the country, while interference rejection from Turkey and Iran, in Iraq, called for broader relations with Egypt.   Allawi said at a press conference, I followed "Tomorrow 's Press," that "sectarian and Almtemtrsen behind sectarianism in Iraq, they are behind the lack of implementation of national reconciliation in the country , " noting that " the military justice on Daesh is insufficient and the required political victory for a state of citizenship."  Allawi expressed his rejection to "Iranian and Turkish intervention in Iraq , " calling for a "balanced relationship with the two countries."  And he is ready for "constructive dialogue with them and visit Iran later," while noting that "Egypt will remain Arab and Islamic column for two nations and no one takes its role."  Saw Allawi, he said that "Scott Arabs from Qatar behind its continued support for terrorist movements , " noting that it "was with the division of Iraq and supporting sectarian projects in the country."  He called for "visits between Egypt and Iraq exchange at the grassroots level and not only for the development of relations between the two countries and support the economy of government."  He met with Vice President Iyad Allawi, last Wednesday, the Egyptian president praised Egypt 's support for the unity and sovereignty of Iraq and the position of rejection of interference in its internal affairs.

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Iraqi VP Accuses Qatar of Attempting to Divide Iraq like Iran Does  

 

Basnews English

17/06/2017 - 18:06

Iraq

 

 

 

ERBIL— Iraqi Vice President Ayad Allawi on Saturday accused Qatar of attempting to split his country along sectarian lines while he expressed his support for Arab countries' decision for cutting relations with Doha.

A report by Reuters cited Allawi as telling a press conference in Cairo that in Iraq "Qatar adopted a project similar to that of Iran; to split Iraq into a Sunni region in exchange for a Shi'ite region. Unfortunately, some Arab states were silent when it came to Qatar."

Allawi was in Cairo to meet Egyptian senior officials for discussions over oil and the war in Syria, Yemen and Libya.

"It is time we all spoke honestly and made things clear (to the Qataris) so we can reach some results," he said, "After that confrontation, comes reconciliation."

On Friday Iraqi VP pointed the finger at Iran for obstructing efforts to overcome the sectarian divide in Iraq ahead of Iraq's parliamentary elections in 2018.

"Iran has been interfering even in the decision (making process) of the Iraqi people," Allawi told Reuters. "We don't want an election based on sectarianism, we want an inclusive political process ... we hope that the Iraqis would choose themselves without any involvement by any foreign power."

Accusing Qatar of supporting terrorism and Iranian agendas, several Arab countries, led by Saudi Arabia, have broken off ties with Qatar and imposed sanctions on the country.

Allawi's position with regard to Qatar is different than that of the Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi who has so far refused to take sides in the rift. Abadi has reiterated the measures against Doha affect the people of Qatar not its government.

 

http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/iraq/358321

[DoD]

Very easy to do, just look how the USA is divided...pretty much right in half.

[Wiljor]

Iraq, June 17, 2017 

Iran's support to Shi'ite groups in Iraq is obstructing efforts to bridge the sectarian divide ahead of a parliamentary election next year, Iraqi Vice President Iyad Allawi said on Friday.

Iraqi leaders hope to restore control over all Iraqi territory, defeating Islamic State, before an election due by the middle of next year.

'Iran has been interfering even in the decision (making process) of the Iraqi people,' he told Reuters. 'We don't want an election based on sectarianism, we want an inclusive political process ... we hope that the Iraqis would choose themselves without any involvement by any foreign power.'

Allawi, a secular Shi'ite politician who has supporters among some Sunnis, was in Cairo to meet Egyptian leaders including President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for discussions about oil and the conflicts in Syria, Yemen and Libya.

Iraq lies on the faultline between Shi'ite Iran and the mostly Sunni Arab world. Deep-running animosity and distrust between the two sides is fueled by sectarian divides.

Tensions grew further after Iran, by leveraging its ties with Iraq's Shi'ite majority, has emerged as the main powerbroker in Iraq after the United States withdrew its troops in 2011, eight years after it toppled Saddam Hussein, a Sunni.

Tehran denies interfering in Iraqi politics, saying the military assistance it provides to Shi'ite paramilitary groups is meant to help defeat Islamic State, the Sunni insurgents who declared a 'caliphate' over parts of Iraq and Syria in 2014.

U.S.-backed Iraqi forces have dislodged Islamic State from Iraqi cities the militants captured, and are about to fully capture Mosul, which used to be their de facto capital in the country. The group however remains in control of swathes of territory by the Syrian border and inside Syria.

Both of Iraq's current and previous prime ministers, Haider al-Abadi and Nuri al-Maliki, belong to the Dawa party, a Shi'ite group with close ties to Iran.

But Abadi has managed relations with the Sunnis better than Maliki, and also improved Baghdad's ties with Saudi Arabia, Iran's regional foe.

'This is the right time to have a fair election that nobody interferes in, neither Iran nor anybody else, nor Turkey, nor Syria nor the U.S.,' said Allawi.

Allawi has previously accused Tehran of blocking his bid to become prime minister in the 2010 elections, even though his group won the largest number of seats, albeit with a narrow margin.

reuters

http://iraqdailyjournal.com/story-z15465223

[Boozer]

To rid yourself of Iran you have to get rid of Maliki first

[ChuckFinley]

9 hours ago, Boozer said:

To rid yourself of Iran you have to get rid of Maliki first

And that means making sure he is dead or in jail for life, preferably dead.    

[yota691]

Allawi coalition vows to reveal the names of the supporters of the project to divide Iraq

Journal June 18, 2017

 

 

 

BAGHDAD - The Journal News

Revealed the national coalition led by Vice President Iyad Allawi for his intention to reveal the names of the countries that support the division of Iraq project.

The MP said the National Coalition Abdul Karim Abtan's «Journal News» on Sunday, said that "the parliament will have the position of all States that interfere in Iraqi affairs and contributed to and supported and financed terrorism."

"The National Coalition will reveal those who are trying to divide Iraq and interference in its affairs and its support for terrorism, which caused hundreds of victims in order to achieve the interests and agendas of suspicious papers."

He accused former Vice President of the Republic and required the Iraqi judiciary, Tareq al-Hashemi, the current Vice-President of the Republic, Iyad Allawi, the "cheap lies", in response to the recent indictment of Qatar of trying to divide Iraq.

The Vice-President Iyad Allawi, confirmed yesterday, at a news conference in the Egyptian capital Cairo, said Scott Arabs from Qatar behind its continued support for terrorist movements; adding that it was with the division of Iraq and supporting sectarian projects in the country.

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