Iran: Israel Will Be Responsible For Escalation In Region

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Source: YNet

Iranian Ambassador to Damascus Mohammad Hassan Akhtari on Thursday condemned the alleged violation of the Syrian airspace by Israeli aircraft.

According to a report on the Iranian Broadcasting Authority's website. Akhtari telephoned senior Syrian officials and defined the incident as an "intolerable attempt to create tension in the region."

Akhtari said that "Israel would be responsible for any escalation in the region and it must act reasonably and not cause another war."

Earlier, the Iranian news agency IRNA reported that Akhtari turned to Syrian security sources and told them that "Iran would be ready to offer any assistance needed under the existing circumstances."

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