Russia, Iran, Turkey wrap Syria talks as border vote looms - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Al-Monitor Staff

Al-Monitor Staff

Jul 8, 2021

Iranian diplomat Ali Asghar Khaji was Iran's top representative at Astana process talks in Kazakhstan on July 7, 2021. Here, he speaks during the opening session of the international conference on the return of refugees held in Syria's capital, Damascus, on Nov. 11, 2020. Kazakhstan's flag is at the far right. — LOUAI BESHARA/AFP via Getty Images)

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