Unlike Turkey the role of Iran increases: Iran secialist

YEREVAN, AUGUST 18, ARMENPRESS: Syria is Iran’s number one ally in the Middle East and reportedly it is evident close cooperation has been formed between Bashar al-Assad and Iran's leadership.

Specialist on Iran studies Gohar Iskandaryan told Armenpress, referring to Iran’s role pertain to events taking place in Syria.

‘’ Iran’s leaders are high aware that in case of demise of Bashar al-Assad ,external forces will care no efforts to nominate more obedient politician who will lead intense policy with the West , at the same time either weakening or rupturing relations with Iran. Iran recognizes that they will be followed by Bashar al- Assad’’ Iranian specialist noted.

Dwelling on Iran Foreign Affairs Minister apparent criticism pertain to Turkish policy on Syria issue, Iskandaryan stated though Turkey has been trying to come forth with free ‘’player’’ role yet recent developments clearly showed Turkey remains US main tool in the hand.

‘’ I deem thus Tukey reduced its chances of being leader in the region. Simultaneously Iran’s role increase has been observed in that context’’ Iskandaryan told.

In accordance with Syrian Human Rights Defense Organization the ongoing clashes have resulted in the death of over 17 thousand 192 people. By the info of Arab mass media 11 thousand 897 were peaceful civilians, while 4348 were security officers. Among the victims there were 7 Armenians, 2 of which were the Syrian Army militaries. Because of lasting disturbances in Syria a number of people are leaving the country, getting refugee status in other countries.