Iranian involvement in Syria

Deputy FM: Iran to Boost Military Assistance to Syria

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian announced on Saturday that Tehran plans to enhance its military counseling to Syrian government and nation in their ongoing fight against the Takfiri terrorists.

FarsNews,

17 October, 2015

"Iran has sent military attaches to Syria and Iraq at the request of Damascus and Baghdad," Amir Abdollahian reminded in remarks on Saturday.

Yet, the deputy foreign minister once again rejected the rumors that Iran has deployed military forces in Syria, and underlined that Tehran has "no combat troops" in the war-torn country.

"But we will definitely intensify our counseling aid to the battle against terrorism, and will make more efforts" in this regard, Amir Abdollahian said.

His remarks came after Chairman of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Thursday that Tehran would consider sending troops to Syria in case Damascus makes any such request.

He added that the Syrian government should be part of any plan to end the conflict ravaging the country, reaffirming Iran’s support for Syria in its fight against terrorist groups.

Boroujerdi said Iran has sent military aid to Syria and Iraq following requests from their governments, and added that the failure of the US-led attacks on ISIL led to the formation of the anti-terror coalition involving Syria, Iran, Russia, and Iraq.

In relevant remarks on Wednesday, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan stressed that the country's military experts and advisors are taking preparatory actions that will end up in the complete annihilation of the Takfiri groups, including the ISIL terrorists, in Syria.

Dehqan made the remarks in a ceremony in Tehran to commemorate martyrdom of IRGC Commander Brigadier General Hossein Hamadani, who was killed in Northern Syria last Thursday.

He referred to the new joint operations plan of Iran, Syria, Iraq and Russia to destroy the ISIL, and said, "At present, we are witnessing start of new developments in Syria, thanks to the efforts and measures adopted by martyr Hamadan."

"God willing, these developments will pave the ground for the full annihilation of the Takfiri groups," Dehqan said.

Meanwhile, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari also underlined earlier this week that the terrorist groups in Syria will sustain great losses in coming days.

"We will witness great victories in Syria in the next few days," Jafari said.

Noting that the security of Western Asia, including Iran, is dependent on Syria and the resistance front, he said, "We should support this front with all our power."

Jafari also warned that the "arrogant powers in the region are after overthrowing the ruling system in Syria to extend their influence in the Muslim states".