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Iran more determined to fight terrorism with martyrdom of border guards: Veep

6 Nov 2017 - 14:59


IRNA - First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri here on Monday extended condolences for martyrdom of Iranian border guards who were killed recently in armed clashes with terrorists in northwestern province.

'Although losing our devoted sons is a considerable grief, such brutal acts, without doubt, will make the Islamic Republic of Iran more resolved in confronting terrorism more than ever,' Jahangiri said.

He also extended condolences to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, armed forces, the martyrs' comrades, people of the northwestern province of West Azrarbaijan and the bereaved families of the victims.

Eight Iranian border guards were killed in armed clashes with terrorists in Chaldoran border point in West Azarbaijan province on Friday evening (Nov 3).

The 550-km Iran-Turkey joint border is located in West Azarbaijan.


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