Alwaght- Iran says the US must stop its policy of training terrorists in Syria for a political solution to be found in the war-torn Arab country.
In a statement on Tuesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Marzieh Afkham added that Syrian crisis stems from Washington's structured support for terrorist groups.
She said the US, in collaboration with its allies including Saudi Arabia, has formed a so-called anti-terror coalition after creating and training terrorist groups like al-Qaeda, Taliban, al-Nusra Front and ISIS.
Afkham said the US's financial and military support for so-called "moderate" terrorists has led to various problems while complicating the situation in the region.
“A halt to such a dangerous approach and putting an end to ambiguous and opportunistic behaviors will be one of necessary and serious steps to help settle the Syria crisis,” Afkham said.
Akham issued the statement one day after US State Department spokesman John Kirby claimed that Iran continues to support terrorist organizations and create problems not just for Syria but the Middle East region.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson noted that such "repetitive" allegations run counter to realities on the ground, adding that the US has been passing the buck with regard to the settlement of regional conflicts.
She said Iran has been a victim of terrorism and paid a hefty price in fighting the inhumane phenomenon.