Iraq's foreign minister accused neighboring countries of attempting to influence the outcome of a national election on Sunday seen as a crucial test as Iraq emerges from years of war and sectarian violence. Iran, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, Jordan and Kuwait have all intervened to varying degrees ahead of Iraq's second national election for a full four-year term since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari told Reuters. "This is not just an Iraqi election, this is a regional election that Iraq's neighbors are watching very closely," he said in an interview late on Wednesday. "Some of them are active participants in supporting certain groups, favoring certain outcomes," he said. "All six neighbors are involved." Zebari did not cite specific actions, but said the interference included financial support for parties. - Reuters