Iran never intended to carry out terror acts in Turkey : Iranian embassy

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian embassy in Ankara issued a statement on Thursday dismissing news reports claiming that Iran had intended to dispatch forces to Turkey with the aim of carrying out terrorist operations in the country. “The Islamic Republic of Iran is one of the victims of terrorism and has gotten fed up with the scourge of terrorism. Besides, the martyrdom of Iranian scientists by elements affiliated with the corrupt Zionist regime is proof of this assertion,” the statement read. “It is obvious that the Zionists and interventionist governments are not happy about close relations between the two friendly and brotherly countries of Iran and Turkey, and therefore have been sparing no effort to create tension in the relations between the two countries. However, what is a source of delight is that officials of the two countries are well aware of the issue, and constant bilateral consultations, particularly high-level bilateral meetings between officials of the two countries in recent weeks, are indicative of great cooperation,” the statement added. It also said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran’s policy is based on the principle of non-intervention in the internal affairs of other countries and (Iran) has always been seeking to participate (in efforts) to establish peace and stability in the region.” The Iranian embassy also expressed hope that media outlets would check the authenticity of such reports before publishing them in order to help foil conspiracies against Iran and Turkey.