Iraqi defense minister hails Iran’s anti-terror support

Iraq’s Minister of Defense Khaled al-Obeidi has appreciated the effective role as well as the crucial support of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the fight against terrorism in Iraq.

In a meeting with Iran’s ambassador to Baghdad on Monday, the Iraqi official stressed bilateral security cooperation between the neigbhoring countries and said Baghdad is ready for expansion of ties with Tehran.

Al-Obeidi asked Ambassador Hassan Daneifar to convey his best regards to Iran’s minister of defense.

The Iranian envoy congratualted Iraq’s new defense minister on his assignment and said Tehran is ready for cooepration in the field of security with the government in Baghdad.

Daneifar reiterated Iran’s support to Iraq in combatting terrorism and congratulated the Iraqi nation and government in their recent achievements against terrorirsts.