US Must Leave Region - Iran’s Zarif

By Staff, Agencies

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reiterated the necessity of the United States withdrawal from the region.

In an interview with Afghanistan’s Tolo News, Zarif reiterated Iran's emphasis on the US withdrawal from the region after the assassination of Martyr Qassem Soleimani.

"Iran has always said that the United States should leave the region."

Zarif also tackled the Afghanistan-Iran relations, Iran's relations with the Taliban, the situation of Afghan refugees in Iran, and the Liwa Fatemiyoun.

He noted that the Islamic Republic of Iran has not yet removed the Taliban from the terrorist group.

About Fatemiyoun, he said, "These are the best forces the Afghan government can use if it wishes."