Iran pledges increased aid for Syria, says foreign minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that Tehran will support Damascus in combating jihadists that pose a threat to the entire region. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that Islamist militants pose a threat to the entire region, underscoring Tehran's commitment to assist Damascus in countering the jihadist threat in Syria.
Last week, the al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a surprise attack from its base in Idlib, breaking a ceasefire established by Russia and Türkiye in 2020. So far, HTS militants have captured cities such as Aleppo and Hama, displacing over 280,000 individuals.
“The Takfiri terrorist groups have hatched a long-term plot to cause insecurity and violence in the region,” Araghchi stated on Friday following discussions with his Iraqi and Syrian counterparts in Baghdad.
He added, “Our goal is to strengthen consultations and coordination in order to support the Syrian government and people.”
During the Baghdad meeting, Iran and Iraq committed to coordinating their policies regarding Syria. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani noted that the crisis in Syria has a "clear impact" on Iraqi security and emphasized the importance of containment. Iraqi President Latif Rashid asserted, “It is imperative that we stand united to protect Syria’s unity, sovereignty and the safety of its people.”
In a related development earlier this week, Araghchi indicated that Tehran may consider an open military intervention in Syria if requested by Damascus. According to an unnamed senior official, Iran has already supplied President Bashar Assad’s government with intelligence and satellite data.
An Iranian source, who also wished to remain anonymous, mentioned, “It is likely that Tehran will need to send military equipment, missiles and drones to Syria,” highlighting that Iran has already “taken all necessary steps to increase the number of its military advisers in Syria and deploy troops.”
Since 2011, US-backed militants and certain regional powers have waged an armed insurgency against Damascus. In 2014, a splinter group from al-Qaeda declared itself the ‘Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’. A year later, at Assad’s request, Russia deployed a military force to help combat both ISIS and other militant groups. Iran and the Lebanese Shia militia Hezbollah have also provided support to the Assad regime.
Kurdish militias, with US backing, played a crucial role in defeating ISIS in northwestern Syria but subsequently refused to integrate with Damascus, retaining control over key agricultural and oil regions. In 2017, Türkiye intervened to prevent the Syrian army from taking control of Idlib province, the last HTS bastion, while also expressing commitment to a political solution in Syria.
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
Last week, the al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a surprise attack from its base in Idlib, breaking a ceasefire established by Russia and Türkiye in 2020. So far, HTS militants have captured cities such as Aleppo and Hama, displacing over 280,000 individuals.
“The Takfiri terrorist groups have hatched a long-term plot to cause insecurity and violence in the region,” Araghchi stated on Friday following discussions with his Iraqi and Syrian counterparts in Baghdad.
He added, “Our goal is to strengthen consultations and coordination in order to support the Syrian government and people.”
During the Baghdad meeting, Iran and Iraq committed to coordinating their policies regarding Syria. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani noted that the crisis in Syria has a "clear impact" on Iraqi security and emphasized the importance of containment. Iraqi President Latif Rashid asserted, “It is imperative that we stand united to protect Syria’s unity, sovereignty and the safety of its people.”
In a related development earlier this week, Araghchi indicated that Tehran may consider an open military intervention in Syria if requested by Damascus. According to an unnamed senior official, Iran has already supplied President Bashar Assad’s government with intelligence and satellite data.
An Iranian source, who also wished to remain anonymous, mentioned, “It is likely that Tehran will need to send military equipment, missiles and drones to Syria,” highlighting that Iran has already “taken all necessary steps to increase the number of its military advisers in Syria and deploy troops.”
Since 2011, US-backed militants and certain regional powers have waged an armed insurgency against Damascus. In 2014, a splinter group from al-Qaeda declared itself the ‘Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’. A year later, at Assad’s request, Russia deployed a military force to help combat both ISIS and other militant groups. Iran and the Lebanese Shia militia Hezbollah have also provided support to the Assad regime.
Kurdish militias, with US backing, played a crucial role in defeating ISIS in northwestern Syria but subsequently refused to integrate with Damascus, retaining control over key agricultural and oil regions. In 2017, Türkiye intervened to prevent the Syrian army from taking control of Idlib province, the last HTS bastion, while also expressing commitment to a political solution in Syria.
Aarav Patel contributed to this report for TROIB News
