Iran has offered what seems to be a cautious welcome to the memorandum of understanding signed between Moscow and Ankara over the conflict in Syria's formerly Kurdish-controlled north. "The agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey, aimed at ending the violence in northern Syria, is a positive step toward restoring stability and calm to the region," said Abbas Mousavi, spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry.
Mousavi added that Iran has persistently favored dialogue as a solution and will not "spare any efforts" that could facilitate mutual understanding between Ankara and Damascus. He expressed hope "the agreement will allay Turkey's security concerns while protecting Syria's territorial integrity and national sovereignty." The Iranian diplomat stressed in the meantime that "the presence of foreign forces" will not help with stability in Syria's troubled north.
