According to Syria’s Embassy in Tehran, in a letter addressed to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Bashar al-Assad congratulated him on the strategic achievements of Syrian army and breaking of Deir ez-Zor’s siege and expressed his gratitude toward Iran for cooperating with this country to stand against terrorism.
In his letter he wanted to share this victory with the people of Iran who shed their blood in the war against terrorists. Bashar al-Assad was deeply grateful of Iran for its stance against horrendous crimes and terrorism and for the country’s assistance in freeing Syria from the terrorists.
Syria’s President further wrote that Iran and Syria will fight against cruelty and transgression and to eradicate terrorists; they will cooperate with one another to restore and maintain justice, equality and dignity in the region.
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