Turkey Issues "Frank, Friendly" Warning To Iran -- Reuters
Aug 8 (Reuters) - Turkey warned Iran "in a frank and friendly manner" against blaming Ankara for violence in Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Wednesday, a day after holding talks with his Iranian counterpart.
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi flew to neighbouring Turkey on Tuesday seeking to mend a relationship sorely strained by the Syrian uprising and to secure Turkish help for 48 Iranians kidnapped in Syria on Saturday.
Turkey was incensed by comments this week by Iran's top general Hassan Firouzabadi, in which he blamed Turkey for the bloodshed in Syria and accused Ankara, alongside Saudi Arabia and Qatar, of helping the "war-raging goals of America."
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Update: Turkey irked by Iranian general's words, but will help release hostages: FM -- Hurriyet Daily News
My Comment: The Syrian civil war is a huge mess for both governments .... and one that is getting more violent and destructive .... a fact that is dawning on both Middle Eastern powers.
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