Trump Call Iran Terrorist State, this Russian response

Tuesday, February 7, 2017,ARRAHMAHNEWS.COM, RUSSIA - Russia has denied US accusations that Iran is sponsoring terrorism, and stressed that Tehran should be present in the war against terror.Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the remarks on Monday, stating that Iran has never had links to terrorist organizations. (See also: Why Saudi Arabia Not Login Prohibition Immigration Trump?)"Iran never seem to have any ties with ISIS or Al-Nusra Front and other groups affiliated with terrorist organizations, which are included in the list of the relevant UN Security Council," he said.He added that Iran has contributed to the battle against ISIS in Syria over Damascus government's request, noting that Russia has always called war against terrorism as a whole. (See also: Trump Kompori Zionist attack Iran)"I am convinced that if we have an objective approach to the prospective coalition partners, Iran, of course, need to be part of our joint efforts," Lavrov added.Russian Foreign Minister's statement responding to the statement made by US President Donald Trump on Sunday during an interview with Fox news agency, in which he said Iran was "number one terrorist state."On Saturday, US Defense Secretary James Mattis also called Iran "the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world". The statement caused a reaction from Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "We do not agree with this postulate". He added that the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is currently in the settings."Contacts are being prepared. We will inform you about the possible date in time, "he said.Iranian officials have also rejected the US allegations and stressed that Iran is a key country in the war against terrorism. Iran has offered support and military advisers to Iraq and Syria in their fight against terrorism. The Islamic Republic has cooperated with Russia in helping the Syrian government. (ARN)