Delegations from Turkey, Russia and Iran gathered again in Astana in an attempt to strike a deal on four "de-escalation zones" in Syria (AFP)
Arab News/AFP: Russia says no final deal on Syria safe zones
ASTANA: Russia, Turkey and Iran failed at peace talks Wednesday to hammer out details including the boundaries and policing of four safe zones in war-torn Syria, Moscow’s chief negotiator said.
Russian delegation head Alexander Lavrentiev said after the end of the latest two-day negotiations in Kazakhstan that documents outlining how the four zones should work “need finalizing” despite being “essentially agreed” between the three key powerbrokers.
Moscow and Tehran, which back Syrian regime, and opposition supporter Ankara agreed in May to establish four “de-escalation” zones in a potential breakthrough after more than six years of fighting that has claimed more than 320,000 lives.
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Update: Russia, Turkey, Iran fail to agree on Syria de-escalation zones (Ahram Online/Reuters)
WNU Editor: Both Iran and Turkey want a large military presence in these "de-conflict zones" .... the problem is that no one else wants them there. Will Iran and Turkey step back from their demands .... if they do not these peace talks are doomed .... which is probably what Iran and (maybe) Turkey want.
Hat tip to James for this story.
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