Iranian Speaker's Advisor Hails Iraqi Shiite-Sunni Unity in Defeating ISIL

"We praise the Iraqi Shiite and Sunni nomads for their stance against the ISIL in the war on terrorist groups in Iraq," Amir Abdollahian said in a meeting with the chiefs of Sunni nomad tribes of Iraq in Tehran on Monday.

He reiterated that the role of the Iraqi nomads in the war against terrorism was bold and positive and the Iraqi nomads, both Shias and Sunnis, had a deep influence on the trajectory of fighting terrorism, liberating Iraq from the claws of Takfirists, and improving the situation in Iraq.

Amir Abdollahian renewed Iran's supportive role in preserving the territorial integrity of Iraq, and said, "Iran supports all efforts in Iraq for preserving territorial integrity, stability, and national unity."

He underlined that the Islamic Republic of Iran hopes that all parties and bodies will support peace, stability, and unity in Iraq.

In relevant remarks earlier this month, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underlined that the Islamic Republic will keep on backing the government of Iraq and Syria against the terrorist groups.

"Undoubtedly, Iran enjoys the most influence in the region," President Rouahni said, addressing a group of Iranian expatriates in the Indian city of Hyderabad.

"We will continue out support for Iraq and Syria," the Iranian president added.