Pezeshkian: The Zionist Regime is an Imperialist Project to Plunder Resources and Fragment the Region

WANA (Jul 14) – Iran’s President, referring to the destructive role of the Israeli regime in disrupting regional peace and security, said: “The Zionist regime is an imperialist project designed to weaken, occupy, plunder the resources of countries, and divide the region. We must stand as one against such a common enemy, support one another, and firmly avoid division and discord.”

On Monday evening, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a meeting with Iraq’s Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari, described relations between the two countries as brotherly and rooted in deep religious and cultural bonds. He said: “We regard the government and people of Iraq, as well as other Islamic countries, as our brothers, and we will continue our efforts to strengthen unity, cohesion, and fraternity within the Islamic Ummah.”

The President thanked the Iraqi government and people for their hospitality toward Iranian pilgrims and for their assistance with the return of Hajj pilgrims. He added: “We hope the cooperation and coordination between our two countries in facilitating the magnificent Arbaeen pilgrimage will become a turning point and driver for coordination and cooperation in other fields, including activating border markets, joint investments, and academic exchanges. We are ready to elevate the level of cooperation with Iraq in all areas.”

Pezeshkian also emphasized the Israeli regime’s destructive role in undermining regional peace and security, saying: “The Zionist regime is an imperialist project to weaken, occupy, plunder the resources of countries, and fragment the region. We must stand united against such a common enemy, support one another, and resolutely avoid division and discord.”

During the meeting, Iraq’s Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari conveyed the warm greetings of his country’s Prime Minister to the President of Iran and congratulated the Iranian people on their steadfast resistance against the Israeli enemy. He outlined the actions and preparations undertaken by the Iraqi government to provide the necessary facilities for millions of pilgrims attending the Arbaeen ceremonies, especially in the areas of transportation, healthcare, and security. He added: “The Iraqi government is mobilizing all its resources to ensure this ceremony is held magnificently, and these efforts and coordination will continue until the last pilgrim has left our country.”