Iran’s President Warns against Spread of Extremism in Region

(FNA)- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani voiced Tehran's deep concern over the serious danger posed by the terrorist and extremist groups across the region.

In a meeting with new Omani Ambassador to Tehran Ahmed bin Al Barwani on Saturday, President Rouhani described extremism and terrorism as two ominous phenomena currently facing the regional nations, saying consolidating Tehran-Muscat relations can help ensure regional security.

Iranian officials have repeatedly underlined that they attach great importance to the consolidation of Tehran's relations with the Middle-East countries in order to protect and promote peace and security in the region.

Late in January, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham lashed out at the US for remaining tight-lipped in the face of crimes committed at the hands of Takfiri militants in the region.

Not only is Washington doing nothing to stop the atrocities committed by these militants, but it also "seeks to create legal and legitimate grounds" for their crimes, she said.

“Terrorism and extremism are threatening the world, and the international community including US officials should not repeat their past mistakes by turning a blind eye to this great danger,” Afkham added.