Iran Issues Caution Over Potential Escalation of Instability in Syria
A spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry has cautioned that instability in Syria could potentially extend beyond its borders, suggesting that if left unchecked, terrorism could spread to other regions.
During a press conference on Monday, Esmaeil Baqaei highlighted discussions led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi during his visits to Damascus and Ankara. Baqaei emphasized that it has been collectively recognized that instability in Syria would not remain confined within its borders.
He cautioned that terrorism is a global threat that is not confined to one location and has the potential to spread to various regions.
Baqaei characterized Turkey as a significant regional player and conveyed that the Syrian foreign minister asserted Turkey was not involved in instigating the crisis in Syria.
The spokesperson stated that our Turkish counterparts share our level of concern regarding the ongoing situation in Syria.
A spokesperson has highlighted Turkey’s position as a significant neighbor to Iran and Syria, noting its pivotal contribution to the Astana peace process. The official praised Turkey for its effective and constructive efforts in reducing tensions in Syria.
An Iranian spokesperson hailed the Astana format as the “most enduring and effective mechanism” for addressing the crisis in Syria. The official highlighted that the three guarantor nations—Iran, Turkey, and Russia—have made concerted efforts to mitigate tensions in the region.
“The Astana process continues to remain active, with the international community acknowledging its significant impact. We maintain our commitment to this initiative and are confident that other influential nations share this perspective.”
Baqaei criticized the presence of American forces in Syria, labeling it as a violation of international norms. He asserted that the occupation by U.S. military personnel has contributed significantly to the persistence of terrorist activities within the region.
In recent developments in Syria, terrorist organizations have announced their advance toward the northern city of Hama following their rapid seizure of Aleppo, executed in a swift campaign initiated last week.
On the fifth day of an unexpected insurgent assault, Syrian and Russian forces have initiated counteroffensives, reportedly bombarding the opposition-held regions of Idlib province and Aleppo with aerial strikes since Saturday. This move marks an effort to push back against the southern advance in the ongoing conflict.
The Syrian military, operating under the command of President Bashar al-Assad, has strengthened its presence in the northern province of Hama. Overnight, government troops successfully repelled opposition fighters in the region’s northern rural areas.
