Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Iran continues to support Syria in its fight against terrorists wreaking havoc in the Arab country.
Speaking to reporters on Sunday on the sidelines of the Navy Day ceremony on Kish Island, Araghchi said:
“Today, I am leaving for Damascus to convey the message of the Islamic Republic to the Syrian government. We firmly support the Syrian army and government.”
He also said Iran sees no difference between Tel Aviv and the Takfiri terrorists, and added:
“We believe that after the Zionist regime’s failure, the enemy is trying to implement its sinister plots of destabilising the region through these terrorist groups.”
The Syrian army will once again defeat these terrorist groups as it did in the past, he said.
Speaking at the ceremony, Araghchi emphasised the inextricable link between diplomacy and the battlefield, saying that diplomacy alone cannot achieve its goals without a strong internal foundation. He emphasised his reliance on Iran’s military, cultural, historical and popular virtues as a diplomat. He remarked:
“Although diplomacy is a less costly and more efficient path to achieving goals, it must be rooted in internal power. Without national elements of strength, diplomacy cannot succeed.”
Referring to the volatile situation in West Asia, the foreign minister warned of emerging threats, including from extremist forces. He also added:
“We are facing new conspiracies in the region, one of which is the movements of Takfiri forces. Recent developments show that these terrorist groups operate under the command of the United States.”
Emphasising Iran’s military might, Araghchi said, “Today we are at 100 percent military readiness. We have seen how, in times of heightened threats to our nation, the might of our armed forces has dashed the hopes of our enemies and will continue to do so.”
He also emphasised Iran’s deep historical roots, adding, “We are a great nation with an ancient history. Our enemies should know that they are incapable of confronting this nation.”
Meanwhile, Militants in Syria’s Aleppo have managed to seize a Russian-made Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and cannon system and other equipment.
Illegal armed groups have effortlessly occupied several settlements, and their advanced units have entered the northern part of the city of Hama, establishing a presence there.
Columns of Iranian proxies are moving into Syria. According to various estimates, Iran has from 95,000 to 115,000 military personnel deployed in Syria in various formations.
Iraqi army forces are also being pulled up to the border with Syria to reinforce security.
Syrian Government forces reported that they had foiled an attempt by militants to break into the city and killed dozens of terrorists while holding off their advance. The Syrian armed forces also managed to take control of a number of neighbourhoods, the most important of which are Qalaat al-Madiq and Maardas.
