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"This topic is not even on the agenda of discussion, since it concerns the
sovereignty of Syria. We cannot let anyone even raise this issue. Those who ask
for something like that — and this is definitely not our Russian friends — are
considering the possibility of intervention in all parts of Syria, including the
support of terrorists in Syria and elsewhere in the region," Mikdad told
Sputnik.
According to the Syrian diplomat, Damascus "highly appreciates" the help
of friendly forces from Russia and advisers from Iran and Hezbollah in the
struggle against terrorists.
The statements by the United States about its intention to withdraw troops
from Syria and replace them with Arab forces are aimed at drawing the Arab
countries in direct conflict with Damascus, Mikdad said.
"The main goal of such statements is to pump the money out of the Arab
countries. This will force them to pay more to the US treasury, which may be
empty. As well as drawing the Arab states in direct conflict, as far as I can
guess — with the Syrian government, and this is a dangerous situation," Mikdad
said.
According to Mikdad, Washington will ultimately not withdraw its troops.
The remarks came two days after US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo gave a
keynote speech on US policy toward Iran, voicing 12 demands for Tehran
to fulfill following Washington's unilateral withdrawal from the Iran nuclear
deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the world cannot accept that
Washington makes unilateral decisions for all nations.
Source: Tasnim news