ISLAMABAD: The Quds Force is one of the wings of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and an official military force of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which functions in a transparent and legal manner, a statement issued by the Iranian Embassy in Islamabad maintained.
“So, accusations regarding support to terrorist organizations and extremist groups in the world are completely false and unacceptable,” the statement asserted, in response to an article published by Daily Times titled: “Iran’s Quds Force: A Force of Chaos” on May 21.
“Islamic Republic of Iran on the invitation of the legal governments of Syria and Iraq and in order to root out terrorism and to provide military advisory and training has active presence in these two countries.Fortunately due to support of Iran, ISIS, a terrorist group, which had become a serious threat for the Middle East and West Asia was defeated,” the embassy statement read. “Presence of Quds Force in the two countries had been in the said official framework which meant to defend the legal governments of the two countries and fight against terrorism. The said governments have expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the Quds Force for its role in eradication of terrorism from their territories,” it added.
“Advice to US, Saudi Arabia and Israel to limit Quds Force and defuse its regional role is unfortunate. Whereas, it is clear for all that US and Israel are real enemies of the Islamic World. Recent harsh policies of US towards Pakistan and its withdrawal from Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and recent step of Trump regarding relocation of its embassy to Al Quds and its support to Zionist Regime are clear examples of US animosity and hash position towards the Islamic nations,” the statement said, adding “Crisis like situation in the Middle East and spreading of terrorism in this region are the result of war mongering policies of the US.”
Published in Daily Times, June 6th 2018.
