Rouhani urged the two parties to eliminate the tension with prudence, Iranian state IRINN TV reported Nov. 25.
Maintaining stability and security in the region, is an essential requirement in the current circumstances, he said, adding it is in favor of all the countries in the region.
Meanwhile Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Jaber Ansari said earlier in day that any act that flouts a common will in fighting terrorism in Syria will further complicate the crisis in the country, referring to the incident.
“Such moves will act as hints to terrorists, indicating that they can commit more terrorist acts around the world.”
Following the incident Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a phone conversation discussed the recent developments with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Nov. 24 evening.
Turkish air force shot down Russian Su-24 warplane in Turkey’s airspace Nov.24. Both of the pilots managed to eject and the plane crashed on Syria’s territory.
Iranian president calls Russia, Turkey to show restraint
25 November 2015
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Iranian president Hassan Rouhani called on Turkish and Russian officials to show restraint after Turkey shot down a Russian Su-24 bomber over its airspace.
