[Iran] - Closed parliamentary session examines Iran's method in Astana talks following Syrian crisis

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN In a closed parliamentary session on Monday, Iranian legislators convened to go over the intensifying crisis in Syria and the future
of the Astana peace process, following considerable advances by militant groups.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi who was present at the
session, dealt with the media, stressing that the fate of the peace talksjointly led by Iran, Russia, and Turkeyhinges on the progressing
circumstance in Syria and strategic choices by the guarantor states.The session came in the middle of increased tensions after militants,
led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), caught crucial Syrian cities, raising questions about the viability of continuous diplomatic efforts to
fix the prolonged conflict.When inquired about the prospective involvement of Syrian militant groups in future rounds of Astana-format
conversations, Araghchi clarified that the Syrian government has never directly took part in the peace procedure
The structure has actually solely included Iran, Russia, and Turkey, which serve as its guarantors
The extension of the Astana procedure depends on the developments on the ground in Syria and the choices made by the 3 guarantor nations, he
stated
Over the weekend, Araghchi joined his Russian and Turkish counterparts in Doha for a meeting as part of the Astana peace initiative
The conference likewise consisted of agents from five Arab statesEgypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, and Qatar
The individuals released a joint statement emphasizing the urgent need for a political resolution to the Syrian crisis
They underscored the significance of stopping military escalations and securing Syrias unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial
integrity
The statement also required efforts to prevent Syria from descending even more into turmoil and terrorism
Launched in January 2017, the Astana peace process was established by Iran, Russia, and Turkey to assist in dialogue and work out an end to
the Syrian conflict
The procedure has actually involved multiple rounds of talks, concentrating on de-escalation zones, humanitarian gain access to, and
political options.