Iran: Assad victory 'a big step towards restoring peace'

Iran on Friday congratulated Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad on his landslide election victory, describing it as a "big step" towards restoring peace after a decade of civil war.

The Islamic Republic of Iran congratulates President Assad and the resilient Syrian people on their decisive victory in this election," the foreign ministry said in a statement quoted by i24NEWS.

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