Iran To Support Iraq In Fight Against Terrorism
KABUL: (MEP) Iran’s defense minister, Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and Iraqi National Security Adviser, Faleh al-Fayyad held friendly talks in Tehran on Sunday, PressTV reports.
“The Iranian nation and government as well as the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic will continue to support Iraq in its battle against terrorism,”Dehqan said.
Dehqan added unity among Iraq’s Shia and Sunni groups in the campaign against terror has been a major achievement.
The Iranian defense minister also stated that Iraqis should remain united until the day of final victory over Daesh Takfiri terrorists.
Fayyad, for his part, said the Iraqi army and popular fighters have recently gained ground against terrorists in the country, adding that the Islamic State (IS) group is approaching its collapse.
He added that Iran played a leading role in Iraq’s fight against its enemies.
