Bahram Ghasemi, the Spokesman of Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spoke about Turkey’s invasion operation against Afrin Canton of Northern Syria.

The Iranian politician stated that said Iran is closely and concernedly following the current developments in the city of Afrin.

According to Mehr News Agency, Bahram Ghasemi said; “Iran hopes that the operation will immediately come to an end to stop deepening of the crisis in the border areas of Turkey and Syria.”

“The continuation of the crisis in Afrin may further strengthen the Takfirist-Terrorist groups in the northern Syrian regions, and flare up the fires of war and destruction in this country,” warned the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman.

Seriously underlining the importance of respecting the Syrian territorial integrity and national sovereignty, Ghasemi called for avoiding the murder of innocent people of Syria and worsening of the humanitarian situation.

“All countries especially Turkey are expected to remain committed to the political solution, especially Astana peace process, for the Syrian crisis and continue observing their commitments and playing their constructive role in the resolution of the crisis,” asserted Ghasemi.

“It is expected from all the responsible countries of the international community, especially the neighboring countries of Syria, to avoid any action that will cement the illegitimate presence of cross-regional interventionist forces which encourages the terrorist groups, and call upon all of them to continue to focus on the peace process."