Rahimi: Iran-Iraq Can Vigilantly Thwart Any Plots

Abadan, May 1, IRNA - First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi on Sunday said that Iranian and Iraqi governments and nations as two close allies can vigilantly thwart any conspiracy against them. Rahimi made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the Exhibition on Khuzestan Province Capabilities in Trade, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical Services, in Abadan. Rahimi said Iraq's progress is Iran’s progress and vice-versa, hence any unusual developments in the region aiming to separate the two friendly nations is a great concern for Iran. He described Tehran-Baghdad unity as a source of concern for enemies and said nowadays the two Iranian and Iraqi nations can help each other on their path towards progress and development./end