Iran’s defense minister said Iran and Russia have been spearheading a joint effort during past years to counter US unilateralism in the region, highlighting the common strategy adopted by both countries thus contributing to regional peace and security.
In a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoygu on Sunday, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said it is inevitably necessary for Tehran and Moscow to promote cooperation considering the constant threats to the two countries.
Praising the Russian government for the positive and constructive policies it has adopted over the past recent months, particularly its opposition to a US-initiated resolution against Iran at the United Nations Security Council, General Hatami expressed confidence that the common strategy that Tehran and Moscow have adopted to resolve regional problems would bring about peace, stability and security in the region irrespective of the US’ unilateral policies.
He also pointed to the “big defeat” the US and its regional allies suffered recently after the UN Security Council rejected an American proposal for the extension of an arms embargo on Iran, saying the strong opposition from the JCPOA parties to the US’ bid for triggering the snapback mechanism has dealt another blow to American excessive demands.
Hatami lauded Russia’s “constructive and positive stances” with regard to developments that have unraveled in the past few months, especially Moscow’s opposition to a recent anti-Iranian resolution drafted by Washington, which aimed to restore UN sanctions on Iran and was unanimously rejected by the United Nations Security Council.
“The realistic reaction shown at the United Nations Security Council and its opposition to the recent anti-Iran resolution on extending an arms embargo against the Islamic Republic once again led to another big defeat for the US and its regional allies, and also proved the world’s opposition to any hostile and wrong policy,” he said.
For his part, the Russian defense minister said Russia and Iran have common goals and interests in the regional and international arenas, calling for the expansion of regional cooperation to ensure peace and stability.
Shoygu added that the two countries enjoy deep-rooted strategic ties in all fields while developing defense and security cooperation.
He stressed the importance of constant cooperation among countries in the region with the purpose of establishing regional peace and security.
Heading a high-ranking military delegation, the Iranian defense minister has traveled to Moscow to attend the International Military-Technical Forum ‘Army-2020’ and hold talks with senior Russian officials.
