In a statement on Thursday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry hailed the nationwide ceasefire in Syria.
"Now that the sincere efforts of different parties active in Syria's (political) scene have borne fruit …it is expected that all groups and relevant parties show commitment to the full observation of the truce," the statement said.
The statement also called on all groups to avoid any measure that would contravene the spirit of the ceasefire to pave the way for lasting peace and stability aimed at starting political negotiations in the country.
The truce in Syria was put into effect on Friday after Syria's General Command of Army declared truce for Eid al-Adha holidays.
The General Command, however, said in a statement on Thursday it would also respond to "terrorist groups trying to reinforce their positions by arming themselves and getting reinforcements" as well as neighboring countries facilitating the smuggling of fighters across borders during that period.
According to Syrian army sources, the truce will last until Monday.
UN-Arab League Special Envoy on Syria Lakhdar Brahimi had earlier proposed the ceasefire between the Syrian government forces and rebel groups during the four-day Eid al-Adha holiday.
The United Nations on Friday called on all parties involved in the unrest to respect the truce.
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Iran praised halt of armed clashes in Syria after declaration of truce in the crisis-hit Arab country, and called on all parties to respect the ceasefire.
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