The role of Turkey decreases while that of Iran increases: Iran secialist
10:39, 18 August, 2012
YEREVAN, AUGUST 18, ARMENPRESS: Syria is Iran's number one ally in the
Middle East and reportedly it is evident close cooperation has been
formed between Bashar al-Assad and Iran's leadership.
Specialist on Iran studies Gohar Iskandaryan told Armenpress,
referring to Iran's role pertain to events taking place in Syria.
`' Iran's leaders are high aware that in case of demise of Bashar
al-Assad ,external forces will care no efforts to nominate more
obedient politician who will lead closely cooperate with the West ,
either weakening or rupturing relations with Iran. Iran recognizes
that they will be followed by Bashar al- Assad'' Iranian specialist
noted.
Dwelling on Iran Foreign Affairs Minister apparent criticism pertain
to Turkish policy on Syria issue, Iskandaryan stated though Turkey has
been trying to come forth with free `'player'' role yet recent
developments clearly showed Turkey remains US main tool in the hand.
`' I deem thus Tukey reduced its chances of being leader in the
region. Simultaneously Iran's role increase has been observed in that
context'' Iskandaryan told.
In accordance with Syrian Human Rights Defense Organization the
ongoing clashes have resulted in the death of over 17 thousand 192
people. By the info of Arab mass media 11 thousand 897 were peaceful
civilians, while 4348 were security officers. Among the victims there
were 7 Armenians, 2 of which were the Syrian Army militaries. Because
of lasting disturbances in Syria a number of people are leaving the
country, getting refugee status in other countries.
10:39, 18 August, 2012
YEREVAN, AUGUST 18, ARMENPRESS: Syria is Iran's number one ally in the
Middle East and reportedly it is evident close cooperation has been
formed between Bashar al-Assad and Iran's leadership.
Specialist on Iran studies Gohar Iskandaryan told Armenpress,
referring to Iran's role pertain to events taking place in Syria.
`' Iran's leaders are high aware that in case of demise of Bashar
al-Assad ,external forces will care no efforts to nominate more
obedient politician who will lead closely cooperate with the West ,
either weakening or rupturing relations with Iran. Iran recognizes
that they will be followed by Bashar al- Assad'' Iranian specialist
noted.
Dwelling on Iran Foreign Affairs Minister apparent criticism pertain
to Turkish policy on Syria issue, Iskandaryan stated though Turkey has
been trying to come forth with free `'player'' role yet recent
developments clearly showed Turkey remains US main tool in the hand.
`' I deem thus Tukey reduced its chances of being leader in the
region. Simultaneously Iran's role increase has been observed in that
context'' Iskandaryan told.
In accordance with Syrian Human Rights Defense Organization the
ongoing clashes have resulted in the death of over 17 thousand 192
people. By the info of Arab mass media 11 thousand 897 were peaceful
civilians, while 4348 were security officers. Among the victims there
were 7 Armenians, 2 of which were the Syrian Army militaries. Because
of lasting disturbances in Syria a number of people are leaving the
country, getting refugee status in other countries.