Iran foreign ministry affirms support for Syria's sovereignty

Iran affirms its support for Syria's sovereignty, and said the country should not become a haven for terrorism, a longtime Tehran ally.

Their principled position on Syria is very clear: preserving the sovereignty and integrity of Syria and for the people of Syria to decide on its future without destructive foreign interference," the Iran foreign ministry spokesman said in a weekly press briefing.

"Preserving the sovereignty and integrity of Syria and for the people of Syria to decide on its future without destructive foreign interference is a principle that has reached a consensus at the regional level," he added.