Tehran (IP) - The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has recommended more mutual understanding and synergy among all ranks of the Intelligence Ministry and the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Iran PressIran news: Ayatollah Khamenei made the recommendations in a message to a joint meeting of the Intelligence Ministry and the IRGC Intelligence Organization.

The leader termed intelligence as one of the critical issues of the country, saying that the Intelligence Ministry and the IRGC Intelligence Organization are currently enjoying “serious understanding” at their top levels.

But, he added, the two entities need cooperation at all of their ranks.

The joint meeting was held on June 16 and aimed at boosting mutual understanding and synergy between the ministry and the IRGC-linked organization in the face of plots by enemies of the Islamic Revolution.

Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib and the IRGC Commander Hossein Salami were among the speakers at Thursday's meeting, underlining the need for better coordination.

The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian and the Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi also called for a joint strategy.

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