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Syria peace talks to go ahead without Iran

The United Nations has withdrawn its invitation to Iran to attend this week's Syria peace talks after the Syrian political opposition threatened to pull out. The UN said Iran did not believe in its goal of establishing a transitional governing body.

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Syrian National Coalition outlines Iran talks ultimatum

The Syrian National Coalition has issued an ultimatum in relation to Iran's invitation from the United Nations to attend international peace talks in Geneva this week.

Ahead of a 1900 GMT deadline, a statement calls for a "clear public commitment from Iran" to pledge to:

  • Withdraw all troops and militias from Syria
  • Commitment by all the terms to the Geneva 1 communique
  • A positive commitment in Geneva 2

It adds that in the event the above are not met, if the invitation is not rescinded, the Coalition itself will not attend the conference.

Read: Syria opposition to quit peace talks over Iran involvement

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