“As soon as this movement reaches the various levels of success and starts driving out the terrorists on a step-by-step basis, then other plans must be put into action so as to hear the voices of the opposition as well”, Rohani said.
US intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan, and America’s support for Israel, provide terrorists with an excuse to carry out their crimes in the region, Iranian President Hasan Rouhani said in his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Monday.
Rouhani said “the West’s opinion about Syria has changed somewhat in recent months” and the insistence that Assad must leave “no longer has that many fans”.
When the Iranian President was asked about growing skepticism over whether or not nuclear inspectors would be allowed onto Iranian military bases, Rouhani responded with the “religious duty” comment.
Cameron, in talks with fellow world leaders at the United Nations this week, is expected to admit that Assad should play a role in a transitional government in Syria to solve the crisis in the country, despite previously saying that the Syrian leader should not continue in any capacity.
In the United States, both Republicans and Democrats have lambasted the administration’s strategy against the IS group, especially after a USA general acknowledged that just a few U.S.-trained Syrian rebels remain on the battlefield – others were wiped out by al-Qaida militants. “So perhaps not direct, but there are talks”. He says he is prepared to open the discussion with the US, Russian Federation and other concerned powers as to what that formula might be.
“These efforts may appear to give Iran leverage in disputes with neighbors, but they fuel sectarian conflict that endangers the entire region”, Obama said.
China is willing to work with Iran to prioritize cooperation projects in infrastructure construction and interconnectivity and expand cooperation in fields such as railway, road, steel, car-making, electricity, advanced technology and environmental protection, said Xi, adding that cooperation in energy and financial sectors should be given priority.
The focus on shortcomings in the global effort to combat the IS, is playing out as tens of thousands of refugees flee strife in the Middle East and North Africa, including many seeking to escape the violence in Syria and oppression in areas under the control of the IS. Daesh is the Arabic acronym for ISIS.
The pilgrims were taking part in a “grand and global spiritual gathering of the haj” but “fell victim to the incompetence and mismanagement of those in charge”, said Mr Rouhani.
President Obama told the summit that while military action is necessary it is not enough to secure lasting stability.
He added that Cameron is waiting to see whether the alliance between the Russians and the Americans will develop into something solid before he makes a final stance on Syria.