Russia, Iran marginalize Turkish operation on Syria’s north – politician
Aleppo, Syria (North Press) – Russia and Iran marginalized, during Tehran’s summit on July 19, Turkish potential military operation against north Syria, and thus Turkey failed to obtain a green light to launch the military operation, political analyst and legal counsel, Ra’ouf al-Ali, from Aleppo Governorate, said Thursday.
The final statement of the Russian-Iranian-Turkish tripartite summit in Tehran summarized the three countries’ determination to continue cooperation to eliminate terrorism and preserve Syrian territorial integrity.
The Tehran’s trilateral summit brought president of Iran Turkey and Russia together with the Syrian issue on the top of its agenda.
“Turkish forces has not made any move until they obtain a go-ahead from its region’s allies, Russia and Iran, which have not granted Turkey, in turn, a sign of yes to move inside Syrian territory,” al-Ali told North Press.
This indicates, according to the political analyst, “The Russian-Iranian marginalization of the military operation comes at a time when Turkey is seeking to implement its plans and move without any interference or support from any international party.”
He believes that Turkey had knew the results of Tehran summit in advance, through recent changes that took place on the ground, and the agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to defend and protect Syrian territorial integrity.
Al-Ali stressed that the presence of government forces within the areas controlled by the SDF, as part of the recent agreements, “is a part of Iran and Russia’s efforts to spare Syrian blood and prevent a new displacement crisis.”
The political analyst ruled out the possibility of waging any military act by Turkey following Tehran’s summit “because the trilateral presidential meeting was very effective and answered many questions between the three parties.”
Al-Ali pointed out, “Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan should be aware that the danger of launching a military operation without the approval of the summit’s parties, which are keen on Turkey’s security, is a foolish act that may cost him a lot.”
Erdogan has recently announced plans to carry out another major military cross-border incursion into northern Syria. Erdogan specified his targets in the two northern Syrian cities of Manbij and Tel Rifaat.
On July 1, Erdogan said that Ankara’s new military operation in northern Syria could begin at any moment.
“The time has come to clear these lands from the terrorist organizations,” Erdogan threatened during Tehran Summit.