Washington — In a breakthrough for long-stalled diplomatic efforts to try to end the Syrian war, Iran has agreed to accept an invitation to participate in international talks on Syria for the first time, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Oct. 28.
Secretary of State John Kerry welcomed the decision, saying the talks among the dozen nations to be held Oct. 30 in Vienna — to include Iran for the first time — present the best opportunity to chart a path toward a political solution to the 4½-year-old conflict.
