Iran in Diplomatic Talks to Reopen Embassy in Syria

Iranian Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced that Iran is holding diplomatic consultations regarding the reopening of its embassy in Damascus, Syria.

During her weekly press briefing at the Tehran International Exhibition on Tuesday, Mohajerani responded to reporters' questions about Iran's plans for its embassy in Syria following recent developments in the Arab world, The Caspian Post reports, citing Iranian media.

"As the Iranian officials have already raised the positions regarding the developments in Syria, we take the government accepted by the Syrian people as the criterion for any measure in this regard," she said.

The spokesperson also noted that preventing terrorism is in favor of Syria itself and neighboring countries.

"We are conducting diplomatic consultations to reopen the embassy in the country," Mohajerani also announced, providing no further details.