Iran not to cooperate with US in struggle against ISIL

Iran says it supports the Iraqi government in the fight against militants but rules out cooperation with the US in battling the ISIL Takfiri group, Iran's state-run media outlet Press TV reports.

"We have strong ties with the Iraqi government and provide any assistance Baghdad asks for. Iraq’s security is tied to that of Iran. We help the Iraqi government in the fight against terrorism, but that does not mean Iran cooperates with the US in this field,” Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour told Press TV.

Rahimpour added that Tehran does not approve of Washington's policies and actions in Iraq.

The West's policies in the region have failed and it is now seeking Iran’s help in the fight against terrorism, he said.