Iran Asserts That Syria's Destiny Must Be Determined by Its Citizens
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Tehran, Dec 9 (NationPress) Iran has expressed its conviction that the Syrian population should possess the exclusive right to dictate their own future, devoid of any foreign interference or imposition.
In light of the latest events in Syria, including the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's administration, the Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Sunday asserting that, "... determining Syria's future and making decisions about its destiny are solely the responsibility of the Syrian people, without any destructive interference or external imposition."
The ministry emphasized the urgency of ending military hostilities in the nation promptly, preventing terrorist acts, and initiating national dialogue that encompasses all segments of Syrian society to establish an inclusive government that represents all Syrian people, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
The statement also indicated that Iran will leave no stone unturned in its efforts to ensure security and stability in Syria, continuing consultations with all key stakeholders, particularly those in the West Asia region.
On Sunday morning, opposition groups attacked Iran's embassy in Damascus after seizing control of the Syrian capital. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, confirmed that the embassy had been evacuated prior to the assault.
