TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad, Iraj Masjedi, has congratulated the Iraqi government and people on the first anniversary of their victory against Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group.

In his message, Masjedi also congratulated the Iraqi armed forces, including the army and police, the Popular Mobilization Forces, and the nomads on liberating the “holy land of Iraq” from Daesh, ISNA reported on Tuesday.

“A free, stable and strong Iraq is what the authorities and people of the Islamic Republic want,” he said.

The ambassador also voiced Iran’s readiness to help the Iraqi government and nation in reconstructing Iraq.

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