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Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected Morocco’s accusations that the Islamic Republic would be planning to spread Shiism in Africa. Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday at a press conference that allegations by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita are “unfounded projections.” In January Bouritawarned a parliamentary committee of Iran’s supposed attempts to spread its influence in Africa, vowing to protect “the spiritual security of Africa” from Shiism. “Iran plans to enter West Africa and to spread the Shiite doctrine in the region,” he told the committee. Sub-…