Iran's foreign minister says the
United States is an "irrelevant occupier" in
Syria and that the conflict-torn country's territorial integrity should be respected.
Zarif said "Adana provides framework for
Turkey & Syria," referring to Iran- and Russia-backed talks.
U.S. forces in northeastern Syria are withdrawing, ahead of an expected
Turkish assault — essentially abandoning Kurdish fighters who fought alongside
American forces in the yearslong battle to defeat the
Islamic State group.