He described "silence with respect to neighboring countries’ meddling in Iraq, particularly the Iranian regime’s interference," As a strategic mistake which took place during and after the Iraqi war.
Dr. Allawi added, "Iranian meddling reached a level that turned into a tangible reality in Iraq."
Referring to a plan by the Iranian regime’s affiliated agents in Iraqi government to merge the criminal militias into the national army, Allawi said, "They are now inserting the militias into the army in a strange manner. This is not acceptable. This is dangerous for Iraq. The Iranian regime has infiltrated extensively in various government bodies."