Terrorists taking their last breaths in Syria: Larijani

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Iran and Russia have had a remarkable part in combating terrorism in the region, adding that terrorists in Syria are taking their last breaths.

According to reports, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani made the remarks in a meeting with Russian state Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin in southwest city of Volgograd on Thursday.

During the meeting, Larijani voiced appreciation for the decisions made by Russian President Putin and his counterpart Vyacheslav Volodin that have increased the level of cooperation between the two countries in the figh against terrorism in the region.

He then noted the increased pressure exerted by US, and the imposition of sanctions, against Iran and Russia, saying this trend shows that the US’ issue lies somewhere else entirely.

The Russian parliamentary official, for his part, voiced confidence that Larijani’s visit would help the development of cooperation and interactions between the two countries.

He added that the bilateral relations between Tehran and Moscow are on an upward trajectory, calling for further expansion of parliamentary cooperation between the two sides.

Heading a delegation, Larijani is in the Russian city for a one-day state visit aimed at taking part in a high-level inter-parliamentary commission meeting.

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