Tripartite Meeting in Baghdad Addresses Syrian Developments
A significant tripartite meeting involving the foreign ministers of Iraq, Syria, and Iran took place in Baghdad, focusing on the escalating security situation in Syria. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his Syrian counterpart Bassam Sabbagh discussed the urgent need for joint cooperation to ensure regional stability. Both ministers emphasized the importance of ongoing consultation to prevent past mistakes and enhance security in the region.
The meeting occurs amid intensified clashes between armed Syrian opposition factions and regime forces, particularly in Idlib and Aleppo provinces. The Syrian opposition has made notable advances, including entering the city of Hama. Hussein expressed Baghdad's keen interest in the developments, highlighting their direct impact on regional security.
International Reactions to Syrian Conflict
The Kremlin has also weighed in on the situation, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating that Russia is closely monitoring developments and is in constant communication with the Syrian government. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov acknowledged the complexities of stabilizing Syria and indicated that discussions with Turkish and Iranian counterparts are ongoing, with a potential meeting in Doha to address the situation further.
In contrast, the United States has distanced itself from the conflict, with Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder asserting that the U.S. is not involved in the events in northeastern Syria. U.S. officials, including Deputy Representative to the UN Security Council Robert Wood, have called for accountability regarding human rights violations in the regions controlled by opposition forces.
