Safe Zone

Iran against establishment of Safe Zones in regional countries: Valayati

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Top Adviser to Iranian Leader Ali Akbar Velyati underlined on Saturday that “We do not agree with establishment of a safe zone in Syria or in any other regional countries by foreigners, since it means disintegration of the region and having it managed by foreigners."

Iran welcomes any move toward preservation of Syrian integrity

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iran has expressed its support to an agreement between Russia and Turkey over the recent developments in northern Syria, saying it would welcome any step toward preserving Syria’s territorial integrity.

Damascus protests as Turkey-US military start 'Safe Zone' patrols in Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – According to media reports, armed Turkish military vehicles crossed into northeast Syria on Sunday to begin planned joint US-Turkey patrols.

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US’ measures, remarks on northeast of Syria ‘provocative’

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi called the US officials’ remarks and agreements about creating a safe zone in the northeast of Syria ‘provocative’ and a matter of concern.

Syria raps safe zone deal as ‘blatant aggression’ on its sovereignty

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Syria has expressed categorical rejection of the agreement between the US and Turkey on establishing a “safe zone”, affirming that it constitutes flagrant aggression against Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Turkey to create safe zone by itself if can't come to agreement with US

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Turkey will have to form the safe zone in northern Syria by itself if it cannot come to an agreement with the US, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar told his American counterpart on Monday.