Iran Press/Iran news: Attending weekly press conference and in response to Iran Press, Esmaeil Baghaei said: "Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has made this strategic move in response to the evolving situation in Syria."
He added: "The appointment of Raouf Sheibani, a seasoned diplomat with prior experience as ambassador to Syria, Lebanon, and Tunisia, underscores Iran's commitment to maintaining influence in the region."
Baghaei emphasized that Syria holds a pivotal role in West Asia, and Iran's policy is geared towards ensuring the country's territorial integrity and supporting the Syrian people's right to self-determination without external interference. This decision comes at a time when Syria faces significant political and security challenges following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces.
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