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Iran says Arab League allegations "unconstructive": spokesman

Xinhua, September 8, 2016 Adjust font size:

Iran's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday dismissed as "unconstructive" the recent allegations by the Arab League chief that Tehran is "interfering" in the internal affairs of Syria, Press TV reported.

The remarks by the Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abul-Gheit against the Islamic republic is "groundless and unfounded allegations," Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi was quoted as saying.

Reportedly, Abul-Gheit said in a recent interview that Iran has had a hand in creating the ongoing Syrian crisis.

The current situation in Syria is the result of the policies and interference of the governments that have been acting against the legal and established government of Syria, Qasemi said.

The Iranian spokesman stressed the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria as well as the Syrian people's right to determine their fate.

He also asked the Arab League chief to avoid what he called "unconstructive and unrealistic approaches" against Iran.

Instead, it would be better to help unity among regional nations and find effective solutions to the plight gripping in the Middle East, he added.

Iran, a major regional ally of the Syrian government in its fight against militant groups, has repeatedly acknowledged the presence of its military advisers in the Arab state. Endit