“The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have superior capabilities and functions in various fields, including counter-terrorism and the defense industry, and can bring this experience and wisdom to the Iraqi Armed Forces to assist security in Iraq,” the leader said. Iranian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said Monday in a verbal telephone exchange with Iraq’s new Defense Minister Thabet Muhammad al-Abbasi.
“The point of military relations between the two countries is not in line with my expectations. The other people and the armed forces of the two countries will have to have correct relations with each other and (the realization of) this factor is one of the vital daily jobs for me and for you,” he added, Press TV reported.
Baqeri regretted that some clauses of a memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries in 2015 for defense cooperation have not been implemented, saying Iranian and Iraqi commanders and officials deserve to hold consultations at other levels to promote more effective interaction.
The Iraqi defense minister, for his part, said that the government and the country of his country will never respect Iran’s role in fighting terrorism and defeating the terrorist organization Daesh (ISIS or ISIS) and will always be grateful to other Iranian people and armed groups. forces. in this sense.
Abbasi added that the Iraqi armed forces are in a position to cooperate militarily with Iran.