Iran determined to support Syria against terrorism

Rouhani made these remarks while meeting Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran’s President, while warning the growing threat of terrorism all over the world, called on all nations and governments to cooperate and engage fighting the phenomenon.

“Syrian crisis continues due to foreign interference and presence of different terrorist groups,” Rouhani asserted.

Rouhani further reiterated Iran’s unconditional support for the Syrian nation in the face of terrorism and said, “Backing oppressed nations and friendly governments as well as making efforts to establish peace and security in the region are among the Islamic Republic’s fixed goals and principles.”

Rejecting any military solutuin to Syrian crisis, Iranian official underlined the political solution as the sole possible way, adding, “Iran will use all its political power and capabilities to solve the Syrian issue and establish security and peace.”

Walid Muallem, for his part, thanked the Islamic Republic for standing by the Syrian nation over the past four years, outlining the latest developments in Syria’s political arena as well as on the battlefield against the foreign-backed terrorists.

The top Syrian diplomat also hailed the outcome in the nuclear negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, saying the breakthrough could play a positive role in regional developments.