Iran: Negotiations Only Way to Reach National Unity in Syria

"Only resorting to such a (non-aggressive) approach can lead to a broader political reconciliation, national unity, political order, stability, and success for the Syrian nation," Ale-Habib said.

The representative of Iran expressing serious concern about the regional aftermaths of continuation of aggression and violating the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of Syria, adding, "The Islamic Republic of Iran encourages the political parties and factions in Syria to get engaged in the process of a peaceful political dialogue with the Syrian government, announcing Iran's readiness for mediation between Damascus and the dissident groups."

Ale-Habib added, "As we have also mentioned in other situations, Syria has been the player of a major role in the Middle East historically, and the continuation of instability and crisis in Syria would leave unfavorable aftermaths on Middle East peace and stability."

Terrorists and rebels widely supported by the US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey have disregarded the cease-fire that stood on top of Annan's plan and was to begin in April.

Syria has been experiencing unrest since March 2011 with organized attacks by well-armed gangs against Syrian police forces and border guards being reported across the country.

Hundreds of people, including members of the security forces, have been killed, when some protest rallies turned into armed clashes.

The government blames outlaws, saboteurs, and armed terrorist groups for the deaths, stressing that the unrest is being orchestrated from abroad.

In October 2011, calm was eventually restored in the Arab state after President Assad started a reform initiative in the country, but Israel, the US and its Arab allies are seeking hard to bring the country into chaos through any possible means. Tel Aviv, Washington and some Arab capitals have been staging various plots in the hope of increasing unrests in Syria.
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