Iran: Neighbors must join hands to expel evil US from region
Iran’s top security official says insecurity in West Asia stems from the United States’ illegitimate presence and acts of terror, urging neighbors to make collective efforts and pave the way for the withdrawal of American terrorist troops from the region.
In a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in Tehran on Tuesday, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani welcomed Baghdad’s diplomatic efforts towards establishing regional security and easing tensions between neighboring countries.
According to Press TV, referring to Washington’s “malicious,” “terrorist” and “destabilizing” actions, Shamkhani underlined the “inevitable need” for cooperation between the countries in the region to accelerate the withdrawal of “the evil US.”
He said the “definitive solution” to rid the region of insecurity and terrorism is unity among all regional states and non-interference of foreign forces.
Iran’s strategic policy is to defend the Iraqi government’s sovereignty and develop all-out relations with the brotherly nation, he added.
Shamkhani also said that the measures taken by the Iraqi government to strengthen border security and expedite the implementation of bilateral agreements, especially in economic fields, will benefit the interests of both countries.
Referring to the US assassination of anti-terror Commanders Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, Shamkhani said that both Iranian and Iraqi nations want the case pursued politically and legally.
Kadhimi, for his part, emphasized the need for developing Iran-Iraq ties, especially in economic and security sectors.
He further appreciated the all-out support of the Iranian government and people for Iraq’s efforts to defend its national sovereignty during the fight against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group, saying the Iraqis will never forget the Islamic Republic’s backing.
Heading a high-ranking politico-economic delegation, Kadhimi traveled to Tehran on Tuesday for a two-day visit. He met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani.
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