Syrian Offensive Threatens Turkish Cooperation with Russia, Iran
Turkey on Wednesday assailed Russia and Iran for failing to stop the Syrian government’s ongoing military offensive in Syria’s rebel enclave of Idlib, threatening the prospects of Ankara’s continued cooperation with Tehran and Moscow in the Syrian conflict. Reflecting Ankara’s growing alarm, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu lashed out, saying, “Russia and Iran must stop the Syrian regime. They should realize their duties as guarantor countries.” Ankara on Tuesday summoned the Iranian and Russian ambassadors and delivered an official protest. As part of what is known as the Astana Process, Turkey, Iran and Russia agreed to create a “de-escalation zone” …