Alwaght-Iran and the United Nations have reiterated the importance of opting for a political solution to the deadly crisis plighting Syria.
On Wednesday, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with the visiting UN special envoy to Syria, Staffan Domingo de Mistura, in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
The UN envoy has embarked on a series of trips aimed at holding consultations with regional countries on ways to stop the violence in Syria.
During the talks, Amir-Abdollahian referred to Iran’s transparent position of supporting the Syrian government and nation, saying, “Today, all parties know well that the solution to Syria’s crisis is exclusively political.”
“Even those arming the opponents of the Syrian establishment are after scoring political points,” added the Iranian official.
Amir-Abdollahian thanked the UN envoy for his efforts aimed at finding a political solution in Syria. He said Tehran considers reforms to be necessary, but opposes any idea which is meant to disturb the situation in the country.
The Islamic Republic believes that any change has to take place through democratic channels inside Syria and at the hands of Syrians, he added.
De Mistura likewise considered the military solution to be futile and emphasized the need for serious measures aimed at settling the Syrian crisis through the political action.
Syria has been grappling with a deadly crisis since March 2011. The violence fueled by Takfiri groups has so far claimed the lives of over 230,000 people, according to reports.
Separately on Tuesday, Iran's foreign minister said foreign support for militants in Syria and Iraq is causing a humanitarian tragedy and instability in these two Middle Eastern countries.
In a meeting with the visiting United Nations special envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura, Mohammad Javad Zarif said continued support for terrorist groups is the root cause of crisis and extremism across the Middle East.
Zarif also reaffirmed Iran's position on the need for a political settlement to the crisis in Syria.
For his part, de Mistura said the UN seeks a new political approach to settle the ongoing deadly crisis in Syria in a peaceful and democratic way.
He added that Iran can play a very constructive and helpful role in the settlement of the crisis in Syria.
