TEHRAN – Defense Minister Amir Hatami has said that the Islamic Republic supports peace and security in neighboring countries, especially Afghanistan, voicing Tehran’s readiness to help Kabul in its fight against terrorism.

Brigadier General Hatami made the remarks in a meeting with Ahmad Tamim Asi, Afghanistan’s deputy defense minister for policy and strategy in Tehran on Thursday, Press TV reported.

Hatami further said Tehran attaches great importance to “security, peace and stability in the region and will spare no efforts in this regard,” stressing that Afghanistan enjoys a special status among Iran’s neighbors.

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