Press TV- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on the liberation of Aleppo, saying it is the Islamic Republic's�duty to support the "flag-bearers" of the fight against terrorism.

In a telephone conversation with Assad on Wednesday, Rouhani said Aleppo's liberation was an important step towards Syria�s ultimate victory over terrorism in the Arab country.

Syrian forces have almost completed the liberation of Aleppo, with militants having surrendered most of their remaining territory. Hundreds of foreign-backed militants have laid down arms in Aleppo in the past 24 hours. Almost 6,000 civilians�have also left militant-held districts of the�northwestern Syrian city over the past day.
Rouhani reaffirmed Iran�s support for Syria�s anti-terror battle and said, "The Islamic Republic of Iran will�stand by the Syrian government and nation�until terrorists are fully forced out of the country."
�We consider it our duty to support the flag-bearers of the fight against Takfiri terrorism, who are trying to purge their homeland of aggressors,� Rouhani said, describing the victory in Aleppo, Syria�s second largest city, as a great achievement by "the united Syrian nation" against the terrorists and their sponsors.

He also expressed Iran�s readiness to send more humanitarian aid to Syria, including the city of Aleppo, and said it was highly urgent to rush to the help of the "oppressed Syrians."

�Today marks a great test for all countries advocating human rights. The international community�s assistance to displaced Syrians and those affected by the war is a priority for all after Aleppo's�liberation,� he said.

The Syrian president, for his part, commended Iran�s unwavering support for his country and said Syrians will not forget the Iranian nation and government, who stood by Syria�during its hardest times.