Iranian Ambassador to Damascus Warns on Military Action Against Syria
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The Iranian ambassador to Damascus Mohammad-Reza Raouf Sheibani has warned about any military action against Syria, saying such a move will foment instability both in the Arab country and the region.
"Any military measure against Syria is [like] playing with fire," Sheibani said in a meeting with UN peace-keeping chief Herve Ladsous on Wednesday.
"The military trend will further complicate and prolong the crisis in Syria and will bear negative and grave consequences for the region, in particular, for the instigators of the crisis," he added.
The UN official, for his part, highlighted Iran's stance and influence in the Middle East and praised Tehran's support of the Annan plan.
Source: Press TV, edited by moqawama.org
The Iranian ambassador to Damascus Mohammad-Reza Raouf Sheibani has warned about any military action against Syria, saying such a move will foment instability both in the Arab country and the region.
"Any military measure against Syria is [like] playing with fire," Sheibani said in a meeting with UN peace-keeping chief Herve Ladsous on Wednesday.
"The military trend will further complicate and prolong the crisis in Syria and will bear negative and grave consequences for the region, in particular, for the instigators of the crisis," he added.
The UN official, for his part, highlighted Iran's stance and influence in the Middle East and praised Tehran's support of the Annan plan.
Source: Press TV, edited by moqawama.org
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