Hassan Rouhani, the President of Iran, during a meeting with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, expressed support for the nuclear agreement between Tehran and six world powers and emphasized the need to maintain it. His government is "advancing the Astana negotiation process" regarding the Syrian crisis with friendly countries such as Turkey and Russia. The Iranian state news agency, IRNA, reports that Rouhani supported Antonio Guterres, who took over the leadership of the UN last December. Rouhani addressed one of the most important issues concerning Iran, namely the nuclear agreement and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which has been the focus of recent discussions between Donald Trump and world leaders. He stated, "The truth is that the Islamic Republic of Iran has fulfilled its commitments under the JCPOA. The JCPOA is an important step in strengthening peace, and I believe everyone should protect it." However, officials from the current U.S. administration view the nuclear agreement and Iran's performance from a different perspective. On the same day that the Iranian President met with Guterres, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, met and discussed with one of the staunchest critics of the JCPOA, the Prime Minister of Israel. The U.S. President emphasized that Iran, through its actions, "ignores the spirit of the nuclear agreement," and the United States will not tolerate such behavior. In another part of his conversation with Guterres, Rouhani mentioned Turkey alongside Russia as friendly countries, stating that Tehran, Moscow, and Ankara are advancing negotiations to reduce tensions in the Syrian crisis. Iran and Russia are among the main supporters of Bashar al-Assad, while Turkey supports some of Assad's opponents. He stated, "We must seek political solutions to solve regional problems." Syria and regional actions are major issues that have faced severe criticism from the United States regarding Iran's performance. For instance, General McMaster, the U.S. National Security Advisor, recently accused Iran of creating instability in the region in an interview with ABC. The proximity of Russia and Iran to Turkey regarding the Syrian crisis was not even mentioned in previous assessments and forecasts. Turkey had shot down a Russian fighter jet, and its President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, had become so close to the Gulf Cooperation Council and Saudi Arabia, Iran's main regional rivals, that some experts described it as an increase in pressure on Tehran. Two years ago, Turkey and Saudi Arabia announced they were preparing for ground operations in Syria. However, now, with the agreement between Moscow, Ankara, and Tehran to establish the fourth de-escalation zone in Syria, these three countries are set to send their observers to Idlib province. In his meeting with the UN Secretary-General, Rouhani reiterated his government's position that Tehran opposes holding a referendum for independence in the Iraqi Kurdistan region. The UN Secretary-General himself emphasized the necessity of preserving Iraq's integrity and opposed this referendum. The United States also opposed the Kurdistan referendum, which is scheduled to take place on September 25 in four areas: Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Dohuk, and Kirkuk in northern Iraq. In this context, the meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia and the United States is taking place ahead of the UN gathering. The agency rejected the claim of an "Israeli official" regarding "weakness" in inspections of Iran. Turkey conducted military maneuvers at the border with Iraqi Kurdistan. Syrian government forces are advancing in Deir ez-Zor towards coalition-supported forces. The game-changing "proxy wars"; the war against the people in the streets of Iran. The first paragraph; the responsibility of the opposition and the possibility of radicalizing Iranian society. The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amid the Iran crisis. 1300 hours of internet outages; Witkoff: A horrific massacre occurred during the protests in Iran. The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amid the Iran crisis. Accounts from three witnesses about the situation in Isfahan province; "Like war-torn areas." Trump emphasizes "stopping executions in Iran": We do not know what will happen in the future. Trump says if the Islamic Republic attempts to assassinate him, "it will be wiped off the face of the earth."
Rouhani: We are advancing negotiations on Syria with friendly countries Turkey and Russia
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, expressing support for the nuclear deal and discussing ongoing negotiations with Turkey and Russia regarding the Syrian crisis. The meeting highlights the contrasting views on the nuclear agreement between Iran and the U.S., particularly under President Trump, and the geopolitical complexities surrounding Syria and Iraq.
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📰 What Happened
Rouhani advances Syria negotiations with Turkey and Russia while supporting the nuclear agreement.
- Hassan Rouhani meeting Antonio Guterres
- Iran, Turkey, Russia negotiate Syrian crisis
- Iran oppose referendum for independence in Iraqi Kurdistan
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran is actively negotiating in Syria while asserting its commitment to the nuclear agreement.
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