News Code: 106701
Date: 4/18/2015 12:16:54 PM
Resistance against US expansionism necessary: Dehghan
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TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iranian defense minister has called for the
formation of a united resistance front against US expansionism.

Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan stressed the need for the formation
of a resistance front against expansionist avarice of US and its allies.

Dehghan made the remarks during a meeting with his Russian counterpart
Sergei Shoigu in Moscow. “Russian government's position on global and
regional issues is very close to the positions of the Islamic Republic of
Iran,” Brigadier General Dehghan said, stressing the need for achieving
sustainable peace in the world.

Dehghan hailed and expressed support for Russia’s strategic understanding
over the fact that US government could not be a trusted friend and ally.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, for his part, emphasized the
development of constructive ties between Tehran and Moscow, calling it an
important factor in global and regional stability.

He touched upon a recent military agreement signed between Iran and Russia
in January 2015, saying that it shaped a main and serious basis for the
development of bilateral relations.

Russian Defense Minister strongly criticized the sanctions against sovereign
states, calling it so harsh and unjust as being contrary to international
regulations.

Pointing to US unilateralism, Shoigu called for a united collaboration on
behalf of all countries in the world to confront US expansionist greed.

Russian defense minister also stressed the need for holding a joint meeting
between Iran, China and Russia in the near future to counter common threats.

During the meeting, both sides agreed upon checking all the technical issues
related to S-300 air defense system by the end of the year to pave the way
for missile system deliveries to Iran.

Hossein Dehghan is in Moscow to attend 4th conference on International
Security (MCIS) which was due on April 16, 2015 and to hold joint meetings
with Russian officials.

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