Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaks during a news conference in Moscow, Russia, September 22, 2015. REUTERS/MAXIM ZMEYEV
Reuters: Iran says may quit Syria talks, in worsening spat with Saudi rival
Iran said on Monday it would quit Syria peace talks if it found them unconstructive, citing the "negative role" of Saudi Arabia, in the latest twist in a spat between the regional rivals that bodes ill for efforts to ease turmoil across the Middle East.
Increasingly bad-tempered exchanges between the conservative Sunni-ruled kingdom and the revolutionary Shi'ite theocracy have dampened hopes of improved ties after the adversaries sat down for their first meeting to discuss the Syria war last week.
"In the first round of talks, some countries, especially Saudi Arabia, played a negative and unconstructive role … Iran will not participate if the talks are not fruitful," ISNA cited deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian as saying.
WNU Editor: If recent comments from Tehran are any indication, Iran is not going to compromise their alliance with Syrian President Assad.
More News On Iran's Participation In the Syrian Talks
Iran to walk from Syria talks if unconstructive: Diplomat -- Press TV (Iran)
No Bargain over Syria: Iran’s Deputy FM -- Tasnim News Agency (Iran)
Iran says to pull out of Syria talks if unconstructive, citing Saudi negative role - ISNA -- Channel News Agency
Tehran rejects compromise over Assad’s presidency -- Rudaw
Iran’s Khamenei Warns Countries Against Dictating Syria’s Political Future -- WSJ
Iran's Rouhani urges end to Saudi 'intrusions' in Mideast -- AFP
Iran's involvement in Syria talks alarms hardliners -- BBC
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