In an interview with ICANA on Monday, Shoushtari said, "the attacks are in line with the old tricks and policies of the hegemonic powers to create division among the Muslims and highlight their disputes."

Commenting on the objectives of such attacks, he said, "Unfortunately, the external forces continue to commit such crimes in order to stop the building of the new Iraq which is supposed to include all political trends and groups."

"The process of building the new Iraq based on the wishes and demands of all sects and groups has already begun and such diversionist acts cannot undermine it," he added.