Dhaka, June 27 -- Iranian Embassy in Dhaka expressed its deep appreciation to the government and people of Bangladesh for their strong expressions of solidarity following the recent escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the embassy said Iran is grateful for Bangladesh's firm condemnation of the "military aggression by the Zionist regime of Israel and its allies." reports media.

"We express our heartfelt gratitude to the friendly and brotherly people of Bangladesh for their invaluable support and solidarity," read the statement.

It added that the spontaneous support, expressions of sympathy and resolute stance taken by Bangladeshi citizens, intellectuals, civil society representatives and politic...