Leader: Military Attack on N Syria to Harm Entire Region
He made the remarks on Tuesday morning in a meeting with the visiting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
A military attack on northern Syria would be harmful to Syria, harmful to Turkey and harmful to the region, and it would be to the benefit of the terrorists, Ayatollah Khamenei said.
Pointing to the reports of a probable Turkish military action in Syria, he added, “It would not bring about the political move Turkey expects from the Syrian government either.”
Terrorism must definitely be confronted, but a military attack on Syria will only benefit the terrorists, he said, noting that terrorists are not just a certain group. "In response to your request Mr. Erdogan, we will certainly cooperate with Turkey in fighting terrorism."
"We consider the security of Turkey and its borders to be our security. You should also consider Syria’s security to be your own security. Syria’s issues should be settled through negotiations. Iran, Turkey, Syria, and Russia should settle these issues through dialogue."
“The dignity and greatness of the Islamic Nation depend on moving past differences in taste and maintaining vigilance in the face of divisive policies,” he said elsewhere according to the Leader’s official press service.
He went on to name the Israeli regime as one of the factors that sow seed of discord among Muslim nations, saying, “One of the factors that creates discord and hostility in the region is the usurping Zionist Regime, which is backed by the US.”
The Islamic Revolution Leader also touched upon the issue of Palestine as the top priority of the Muslim world, noting, “Palestine is the world of Islam’s top issue.”
“Despite certain governments’ interest in the Zionist regime, nations totally oppose this usurper. Today, neither the Zionist regime nor the US can prevent Palestinians’ profound movement and it will end to the benefit of the Palestinians,” he added.
Source: Khamenei.ir
