Iran’s Qassemi: US Presence in Region, Mistake from Beginning

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The presence of US troops in the region was from the outset a mistake and it has always been among the major destabilizing factors in the region, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Saturday.

Regarding the withdrawal of US troops from Syria, the presence of US forces in the region was a wrong, irrational and tension-inducing move, giving rise to regional instability and insecurity, Qassemi said.

'The detailed examination of the region's developments during recent decades and to this day shows the presence of the foreign element under various pretexts in this important and sensitive area bore no fruit except creating tension and insecurity and escalating disputes.'

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his country’s troops will soon pull out from Syria.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Trump's decision has been made in consultation with the country's top officials and he agrees with the president on the issue.

Following the decision, US war secretary James Mattis who reportedly was at odds with Trump stepped down.

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