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Iran lauds political maturity of Turkish people shown in coup fight

Xinhua, July 19, 2016 Adjust font size:

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Monday hailed the victory of democracy against the coup attempt in a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Press TV reported.

Rouhani hailed the great political maturity of Turkish people throughout coup as well as the return of stability and security in Turkey. He said it proved that "bullying approaches have no place in our region."

He said that Turkey's peace and stability will strengthen peace and stability across the region, adding that "certain major powers as well as terrorists do not want to see stability in Muslim countries."

Rouhani also said that his country is "duty-bound to feel responsible for the stability and security of neighbors and friendly Muslim countries."

Parts of the Turkish military had launched a coup on Friday night which was struck down a few hours later. Thousands of people were arrested, among them top army commanders, judges, and prosecutors. The Turkish government has already announced severe penalties for the insurgents. Endit