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Iran: We Reject the Division of Syria and Call for an Inclusive Government
As "Abu Mohammed al-Jolani" Ahmad al-Shara, the head of the new political administration in Damascus, outlines the features of the transitional phase in the country following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad's regime, Iran reiterated its call for the formation of an inclusive government that includes all Syrian parties.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized during a joint press conference with his Omani counterpart, Badr al-Busaidi, today, the importance of forming a government that represents all Syrian factions. He also stressed the need to maintain security and stability, the unity of Syrian territory, and Syrian sovereignty, rejecting the division of the country and confirming a non-interference stance in Syrian internal affairs.
Araghchi added that the interim administration must respect all ethnicities and sects in Syria and ensure their rights, concluding with a condemnation of the Israeli occupation of Syrian territories. In recent days, tensions have arisen in the relations between Damascus and Tehran, especially following statements from some Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, regarding the revitalization of "resistance" in Syria, which Damascus considered a blatant intervention in its internal affairs and a cause for stirring conflicts.
In an interview with Al Arabiya/Al Hadath, al-Shara clarified that the new Syria does not seek to escalate tensions with regional or Western countries but wishes to build friendly relations with all, including Iran, despite the wounds it has endured.
It is worth noting that Tehran strongly supported Assad during the years of the civil war, sending thousands of fighters to support the Syrian armed forces, including elements from Hezbollah. However, following Assad's fall on December 8, it seems that Iran has lost a crucial ally and a vital land corridor for smuggling weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon.
