The Iranian deputy foreign minister for Arab and African affairs says both Iran and Russia “are seriously helping the Syrian army in fighting against terrorism”.
The Secretary of Iranian Expediency Council says Iran can presently use its active diplomacy to bring Turkey and Russia close to each other and temper tensions between them.
Velayati said that Iran is the main front of resistance against hegemonic powers in the region, adding Iraq, Syria and Lebanon are Iran’s regional allies in this campaign and Russia has recently joined this front.
An Iranian researcher has said that Iran is to surmount a historical bend, adding if the country becomes successful, it will overcome the next bends more easily.
An Iranian commander has said that President Putin’s decision to take on ISIL showed that the Russian leader has recognized the threats of terrorism nurtured by imperialism, Zionism and reactionaries.
Apart from rescuing the pilot, the team supervised by General Soleimani also eliminated all terrorists active in the region, before returning safely to base.
In a message to his Turkish counterpart Friday, the Iranian top diplomat said the problem that has recently emerged between Turkey and Russia will be settled through the two sides’ prudence and discretion.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the long-term US plot for Western Asia is against the interests of all countries, particularly Iran and Russia, urging vigilance and close interaction to thwart the scheme.
Since two years ago, works in the nuclear facility have been done by the Iranian operator and the Russians have only supervised the activities of the Iranian experts,” Kamalvandi noted.
The executive stage of the deal for the delivery of S-300 is over and Iran will receive a major part of the shipment in less than two months, Brigadier General Dehghan said.
In a message to Putin on Saturday, President Rouhani expressed his sympathy with the Russian government and nation as well as the bereaved families of the victims.
Zarif and Lavrov have discussed the latest developments in Syria and exchanged views on the role of external players in the political settlement of the Arab country.
Iran’s Parliament (Majlis) speaker has praised Moscow’s positive role during the nuclear talks with six world powers that culminated in an agreement over Tehran’s nuclear energy program, expressing hope that bilateral ties between the two countries would further develop.
The Iranian defense chief has said that the current conditions require Iran and Russia to develop their cooperation in the political, economic and defense spheres.
Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Iran and Russia have always supported the people and government of Syria in the face of terrorism.
President Putin called for mutual cooperation between Moscow and Tehran on the fight terrorism and restoration of regional and international security at a high level.
