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Khamenei urges Iraqi PM to stand up to common 'enemies'

In meeting with Iranian president, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani also asks Iran to expand gas imports to meet electricity needs.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani meets with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran, Nov. 29, 2022.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani meets with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran, Nov. 29, 2022. — Twitter

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani traveled to Iran today and met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Khamenei urged the Iraqi premier to stand up to what he deemed “enemies” of Iraq. “You have to stand firmly against the enemy’s will by relying on the motivated and young people,” he said.

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