Iranian President: The presence of US forces in the region does not serve security and stability

Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi stressed that the presence of US forces in the region does not serve security and stability in it, and that the exit of those forces from it is necessary to enhance its security, indicating that the security of the region is guaranteed with the cooperation of its countries.

Raisi said in a joint press conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani in Tehran today: The American presence in Afghanistan did not help in establishing security in that country.

Raisi explained that the Iranian-Iraqi relations are deeply-roots, and that the Iraqi government has a fundamental role in enhancing security in the region and combating terrorism, expressing his country’s readiness to strengthen joint relations with Iraq in various fields.

For his part, Al-Sudani said: The visit to Tehran is to strengthen the bonds of foreign relations between the two countries, which necessitates work and joint coordination in various fields, including the fight against terrorism, extremism and drugs that threaten the peoples of the region.

Al-Sudani added: We will discuss security problems, and there is a formula for understanding, and a mechanism for field work. Coordination will be found to avoid any escalation, and we affirm the Iraqi government’s commitment to developing prospects for cooperation with Iran. Al-Sudani pointed out that the security of the two countries is an integral part of the security of the region, and that Iraq will not be a springboard to harm neighboring countries.

The Iraqi Prime Minister also noted Iran’s position in supporting Iraq in the supply of gas and electricity and in confronting the terrorist organization ISIS.

NR