Interfax - Qatar's ambassador to Russia recognizes Iran's right to defend its interests in Syria.


Iran is entitled to defend its interests in Syria but must not sow the seeds of sectarian strife, Qatar's Ambassador to Russia Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah said.

"Iran just like any other country has legitimate interests. We don't mind these legitimate interests to be protected," Al-Attiyah said in an interview with Interfax.

"We urge Iran and others to reconsider their positions and really try to look at Syria, to look at what is good for Syria and the Syrians, first and foremost," he said.

At the same time, Qatar is "happy to support Russia, Iran and others, Turkey, if they are genuine and sure about this and come to support Syria from that principle," the ambassador said.