TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Expediency Council (EC) Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said that role of the United States is diminishing in the region.

Speaking in a local ceremony on Fri., he said, “Zionist regime knows that in future, after the weakening of the US role in region, it will face a security vacuum and for this reason, it (Israel) seeks to establish relations with countries of the region.”

Iran’s economy and security strictly hinged on the security of the region, he said, adding, “If Iran fails to be present outside borders, it will face problems inside the country."

Secretary of Expediency Council once against pointed to the diminishing role of the US in the region and added, “Zionist regime knows that it will face security gap after diminishing role of the United States in the region and for this purpose, it is seeking to mend its relations with regional countries.”

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