Iran, Russia discuss latest developments in Syria

December 17, 2016 - 20:29

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan on Saturday exchanged views with his Russian counterpart Sergey Kuzhugetovich Shoygu on the latest developments in Syria’s Aleppo.

In a telephone conversation, the two sides stressed that the fight against Takfiri terrorists in Syria should continue until security is restored to the country.

They also underlined the necessity for greater coordination and continuous consultations between Tehran and Moscow during the course of the war.

A stronghold of terrorists in Syria, Aleppo was recently re-captured by the Syrian government forces. 

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