Speaking with Iraqi Prime Minister al-Kadhimi, President Rouhani asserted that “Iran’s [blocked] assets in Iraq should immediately be released”. He also contended that “the acceleration of implementing the Iraqi parliament’s resolution regarding expelling American troops from the country can help establish peace and stability in the country and the region”. “Regional issues and problems need to be resolved by regional countries themselves”, Rouhani emphasised, while voicing “Iran’s readiness for cooperation with regional countries… with the aim of preserving security and peace”.