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De Mistura Discusses Aleppo Situation With Iranian Officials

Meetings touched on the prospect of a ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid to eastern and western Aleppo, according to a UN statement
De Mistura Discusses Aleppo Situation With Iranian Officials

The office of UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said that the diplomat met with Iranian officials to discuss the deteriorating situation in Aleppo.

In a statement on Sunday, the office said that the meetings touched on the cessation of combat activities, the removal of Nusra Front-linked terrorists, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to eastern and western Aleppo.

The office also said that de Mistura continues to call on the international community to convince Syrian sides to return to the negotiations table in Geneva to discuss the political process.

This article was edited by The Syrian Observer. Responsibility for the information and views set out in this article lies entirely with the author.

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