The Iraqi Presidency reiterates its opposition to external interference in Iraq's internal affairs.

On January 29th local time, the Iraqi Presidential Palace issued a statement reiterating its firm opposition to any form of external interference in Iraqi political affairs. The statement emphasized that Iraq's internal affairs fall entirely within the realm of national sovereignty, and should be decided by the Iraqi people according to the constitution, through democratic institutions and election processes. The statement also noted that the election results accurately reflect the will of the people.