Iran, Iraq more determined to fight terror: Larijani

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has strongly condemned a recent terrorist attack in Iraq which killed hundreds of pilgrims, mostly Iranians, stressing that Tehran and Baghdad are more determined than ever to fight terrorism.

“Terrorists and their supporters must know that the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue with its constructive and effective measures to fight terrorism,” Larijani said in a message on Friday, Press TV reported.

“Such crimes will make Tehran and Baghdad more resolved in their battle against terrorism and extremism,” he added.

The top Iranian parliamentarian expressed his sympathy to the families of the victims.

Meanwhile, First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Friday that terrorists are conducting savage and brutal measures out of desperation.

“Undoubtedly, such inhuman measures will make the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nation and administration more determined in supporting the Iraqi government and nation in the war against terrorism,” Jahangiri said in a message.

Denouncing the act of terror by Daesh Takfiri group, he said the massive participation of pilgrims in the Arba’een rituals and unprecedented achievements made by the Iraqi Muslims through the unity of people of various ethnicities and faiths in the campaign against Daesh terrorists and their sponsors made the “blood-thirsty terrorists and enemies of Islam” more desperate.

Jahangiri extended his condolences to all Muslims across the world, particularly in Iran.

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