Member of the Russian State Duma Dmitry Saveliev hailed Iran’s success in withstanding the illegal sanctions imposed by the West over its peaceful nuclear program.

According to Tasnim news agency, in a ceremony in Moscow to mark the 35th anniversary of the victory of Islamic Revolution, Saveliev described Iran as a “regional power” to which Russia pays much attention.

He also called for the expansion of Tehran-Moscow relations.

Iran’s ambassador to Russia, Mahdi Sanaei, also delivered a speech to the gathering.

The envoy said Iran has managed to make remarkable progress in nuclear technology, aerospace industry, stem cell sciences and the military field in spite of the international pressures and sanctions.

Sanaei added such advances have made Iran “a unique country in the Middle East.”

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