Several Iranian officials including president, the vice president, the parliament speaker, and the foreign minister have congratulated the nation on the 1-0 Team Melli victory over Morocco in their first match in 2018 FIFA World Cup.

President Hassan Rouhani took to Twitter to congratulate the national Iranian men’s football team’s victory, expressing his appreciation to the footballers for making the people joyful.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif also issued a message, saying that the game showed Iranian football players’ competitiveness.

Furthermore, the Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in his message congratulated the Team Melli’s victory’s in their first match in the Russia’s 2018 World CUP on the noble Iranian nation, saying the achievement on Eid al-Fitr Day brought a lot of joy and happiness to the people.

And, finally, the first Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri congratulated the nation of the honorable and joyful victory, wishing more success and achievements for the national Iranian team.

Source: Mehr News Agency