BEIRUT – Iran is working in the direction of a political resolution to maintain Turkey from invading northern Syria, International Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian mentioned on Saturday throughout a go to to Damascus.
“We introduced our readiness to supply a political resolution and our readiness to assist on this regard,” he informed a information convention along with his Syrian counterpart.
“We'll expend all our efforts to forestall a army operation from happening,” he mentioned, including he had additionally spoken to Turkish officers a few diplomatic resolution.
Syria’s overseas minister Faisal Al-Moqdad mentioned Damascus welcomed Iran’s efforts.
Ankara has vowed a brand new offensive on swathes of northern Syria to oust Kurdish-led fighters who're backed by the USA however have additionally coordinated with Damascus and its ally Russia.
Turkey has carried out three incursions into northern Syria since 2016 which Damascus has described as violations of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Syria’s overseas ministry has warned Turkey in opposition to invading once more, saying it might contemplate the operation a battle crime.
Iran has been a steadfast ally of Syria’s all through the latter’s 11-year battle, providing army, political and financial help.
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