Terrorism: “Iran ready to support Nigeria” – Ambassador Raja

The Iranian ambassador to Nigeria, Gholamreza Raja has denied claims that Iran is spreading terrorism everywhere in the nation.

Raja whereas talking in an interview with Come up Television acknowledged contrary to public notion on its stance on terrorism, Iran is ready to support Nigeria and various international locations to fight violent extremism.

Addressing the ongoing challenges following incessant actions of Boko Haram and the Islamic Direct West Africa Province terrorists in Nigeria, Raja acknowledged Iran condemns every act of violent extremism.

“Iran condemns terrorism of any form and expresses readiness to cooperate with governments dealing with it.

“Nigeria faces safety challenges from Boko Haram and ISWAP, and we are ready to support the executive in combating terrorism,” Raja acknowledged.

Talking extra, the ambassador acknowledged that Iran’s put aside on terrorism comes from its be pleased ride with terrorists and their assaults on the country.

“As a victim of terrorism ourselves, we condemn terrorism in Nigeria,” he acknowledged.

Additional debunking claims on the international house over the conceivable threats by the country on affirming peace all over various international locations of the sector, Raja acknowledged, “To start with, they’re ethical baseless allegation which that person raised.

“Iran has so many followers, in accordance to the followers of the religious leader, these persons, Muslims – no longer highest the Shiites, no longer highest the Sunnis – they’re followers spiritually and culturally no longer politically.

“You may maybe be aware that in Africa, after the assassination of our supreme leader, they’ve had some restful rallies and times – mourning times.

“That doesn’t imply that Iran is defending these teams, no, no, no. It’s an even and religious connection due to they’re Muslims and we are Muslims,” he added.