TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Monday called on Turkey to end its major offensive in the northwestern Syrian city of Afrin, warning the operation would bring back terrorists to the war-torn country.

“The continuation of Turkey’s military operation will facilitate the return of instability and terrorism to Syria,” Qassemi said, noting that Ankara needs to reconsider its policy in Syria.

Speaking at a regular press briefing, he further called on Turkey to follow up all Syrian-related developments within the framework of the Astana peace process.

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