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Instability in Iraq could spread to other countries in the region, Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan told Trend Agency on January 9.

"Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is trying to establish security and stability in Iraq and eliminate terrorist groups," Mohsen Pak Ayeen said. "Iran has announced its support for the Iraqi government and will continue to do so."

The ambassador said terrorist groups such as Daesh (or ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) recently attacked the Iraqi city of Fallujah in Anbar province to cause instability in the country.

Iraq's Prime Minister has urged residents and tribes in Fallujah to drive out al-Qaeda-linked fighters to avoid an all-out battle in the besieged city.

Ambassador Pak Ayeen went on to say the Iraqi army should be supported by the international community.

"The Iraqi government was successful in establishing a democratic process in the country," he said, adding that Iraq's future looks bright.

He went on to say that terrorist groups in Iraq should be separated from the Sunni citizens, since the majority of the Sunnis are against the extremist terrorist groups.

The ambassador said terrorist groups in Iraq are trying to damage the country's ties with Syria, adding that the world community should speak as a united voice against terrorism.

Pak Ayeen also expressed hope that the peace-loving countries of the world will express their support for the government of Iraq and its anti-terror operations.