According to IRNA, Hojjatul Islam Ali Khazaei, addressing the eastern city of Mash’had Friday Prayers said the ministry has taken significant measures to confront al-Qaida elements who tried to undermine the security in the country.



He noted terrorist outfits like Daesh are committing crimes in Iraq and other Islamic countries with the support of the Zionist regime and the USA.



The official added Takfiri and Daesh groups not only have problem with Shia Muslims but with Sunnis too and this fact has been indicated in the recent developments in Mosul, Iraq.



Khazaei further underlined that a wide front should be created by Shia and Sunni Muslims in order to confront Vahhabis, Takfiris and fundamentalists.



Khazaei also said, “Since September 11, 2001, the Intelligence Ministry is involved with Al-Qaida- related issues in the country,” adding, “This terrorist outfit is putting its utmost effort to create insecurity in the country.”

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