Zarif Asks for Serious Anti-ISIL Action Away from Political Considerations

TEHRAN  – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on all the world states to adopt serious action against the ISIL terrorist group and without considering political considerations and short-term interests, according to FNA.

“To show their good will and seriousness in the fight against the ISIL terrorist group, all countries should set aside their political considerations and short-term interests,” Zarif said in a phone talk with his Italian counterpart Federica Mogherini on Wednesday.

He underlined the importance of maintaining stability and territorial integrity in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, and said Iran is making strenuous efforts to help the nations and governments of these countries to overcome the ominous phenomenon of extremism and terrorism.

During the phone talk, the latest regional developments, specially in Syria, Iraq and Lebanon, were discussed, and the two sides stressed the necessity for campaign against ISIL and finding a political solution to come out of the status quo.

Earlier this month, Ayatollah Khamenei slammed the West, specially the US, for creating the Takfiri terrorists, and said that the main objective of the ISIL was to create differences among Muslim sects.

“The Takfiri groups are spreading atrocities in the West Asian region in a bid to sow discord among Muslims,” the Supreme Leader said in a message to the Hajj pilgrims.

He noted that the enemy was seeking to provide the Zionist regime with safety through igniting war among Muslims.

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