Iran, Syria to observe truce but fight...

Several previous cease-fires have unraveled quickly in the seven-year war in Syria, where the Syrian military has gained the upper hand with the help of key allies.

Baqeri said, “The Syrian Army seeks to clear the land of terrorists in order to provide security for the people in Damascus, but so far 1,200 mortar shells have been fired at the city, disrupting people’s security and peace.”

As for the UN Security Council resolution on Sunday, he said, “The West and supporters of the terrorists insisted that this cease-fire be put in place.”

“With the joint work which was done by Syria and its friends as well as the opponents of terrorists and those fighting them, including Iran and Russia, the resolution was moderated a bit in order to continue the fight on known terrorists such as Nusra Front,” Baqeri said.

The UN resolution also allows the Syrian government to continue operations against terrorists in Idlib Province, the country’s largest remaining militant stronghold.

Baqeri said, “Certain areas were specified to allow the ordinary people to continue their lives but this does not mean the terrorist front will remain there and in the next few months, the entire Syrian territory will be cleaned up.”

Iran has been providing military advisory support for the Syrian government forces in their counter-terrorism campaign at the request of Damascus.

Press TV and Reuters contributed to this story.