A senior Iranian diplomat hailed the Iraqi army’s latest gains on the battlefield against ISIL terrorists during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in the capital

A senior Iranian diplomat hailed the Iraqi army’s latest gains on the battlefield against ISIL terrorists during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in the capital, Baghdad, on Saturday, saying Tehran will keep up support for the Arab nation in its anti-terror fight.

Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Danaeifar emphasized Iran’s determination “to stand by the Iraqi nation and government in the fight against terrorism” and praised “fresh victories over terrorists.”

According to a statement released by the Iraqi premier’s office following the Saturday meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the fight against terrorism and the Iraqi army’s ongoing anti-ISIL operations.

The two officials further discussed ways to consolidate bilateral relations and cooperation in the field of electricity as well as the developments in the region.

The northern and western parts of Iraq have been plagued by gruesome violence ever since ISIL terrorists began their reign of terror in the Middle Eastern state in June 2014.

Iran has also been providing advisory aid to Iraq in the fight against terror.