article_snippet.sent: On Saturday Julie Bishophailed Iran's efforts to crush the jihadist Islamic State group in Iraq, saying on a rare trip to Tehran that the militants can be defeated.
article_snippet.sent: Australia is part of an international coalition in Iraq and has 500 troops deployed there.
article_snippet.sent: Iran, though not part of an international coalition in Iraq, has run a parallel campaign using Shiite militias and military advisers to reverse the IS surge that came close to felling the Baghdad government last June. '
article_snippet.sent: We are witnessing a more complex and dangerous form of terrorism with Daesh,' Julie Bishop said at a joint press conference, using an Arabic acronym to refer to the jihadist Islamic State group in Iraq.
article_snippet.sent: Both countries can contribute in the fight against this terrorist organisation and put an end to the misery of the people in Iraq,' Julie Bishop said, referring to Iran and Australia's efforts.
article_snippet.sent: Iraq needs 'a strong and stable government' added Bishop, who along with Zarif said Australia and Iran were in Iraq at the request of the Baghdad government in fighting IS. '
article_snippet.sent: The fight against Daesh and terrorism in Iraq should be managed by the Baghdad government,' Zarif said. '
article_snippet.sent: Anything we do in Iraq is in coordination with the Baghdad government.'