What Does Nuclear Deal Mean for Iran's Role in Syria? -- Voice of America
LONDON — Could the nuclear deal with Iran help ease the way toward peace talks on ending Syria's civil war? Immediately after the accord with Iran was finalized, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and British Foreign Secretary William Hague set to work to prepare a political transition to stop the fighting in Syria.
Iran is the principal backer of Syrian military strikes against government opponents and has made clear its intention to carry that influence to planned peace talks in Geneva.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says there is no excluding Tehran.
"Without any doubt, the Islamic Republic of Iran will play an active and constructive role in the political settlement of the Syrian problem," said Amir-Abdollahian.
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My Comment: Syria is a vital and strategic partner for the Iranian regime. This agreement will only enhance Iran's support of the Assad regime and their Hezbollah allies which in turn will only entrench the Syrian regime to not accommodate and/or seriously negotiate an end to the conflict. In short .... this agreement will only prolong the Syrian civil war.
Update: Iran deal could affect talks on Syria, Palestine -- AP
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