Envoy Confirms Iran's Indirect Contact With Syria's De Facto Rulers

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Damascus- The Iranian foreign minister's special envoy for Syria has confirmed that Tehran is indirectly in contact with the ruling Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) administration in Syria, more than two months after the militant group captured Damascus.

Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani's announcement on Saturday came after remarks by Syria's de facto foreign minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani about the exchange of“positive messages” between the two Muslim states.

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The seasoned Iranian diplomat highlighted that Tehran has a forward-looking approach vis-à-vis developments in Syria and seeks restoration of ties with Damascus.

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Iran is closely and patiently monitoring the status quo in Syria and will take its appropriate decisions in due time, Sheibani said.

He underlined the need for all Syrian political parties to have a role in shaping Syria's future.

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“The Islamic Republic of Iran's positions concerning the developments in Damascus are clear. Given Syria's special position in the West Asia region, we believe that its future and fate must be decided by its own people with the involvement of all political currents,” Sheibani stated.

He emphasized that Syria's stability and peace are of paramount importance to Iran, and the Islamic Republic is opposed to any foreign intervention in the internal affairs of the Arab country.

Sheibani also noted that he has discussed Syria with the Russian president's special envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin during a recent visit to Moscow.

Tehran and Moscow share views about a series of issues regarding Syria, he stated.

Syria's de facto foreign minister said on Wednesday that his country had received positive messages but wanted further reassurance from Russia and Iran.

“There are positive messages, but we want these positive messages to turn into a clear policy that makes the Syrian people feel reassured,” Shibani said at the World Government Summit 2025 in Dubai.

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