WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Iran's support of Syria's Bashar Al-Assadregime endangers Syria and the region as a whole, the U.S. State Departmentwarned Wednesday."The Iranian government's position has showed its complete disregard forthe lives nad well-being of the Syrian people, the State Departmentspokeswoman Victoria Nuland told reporters. "They are continuing to pursuethis bankrupt policy that is endangering not only the Syrian people but theregion as a whole."
Iran and Syria have agreed to a one billion credit facility between theCommercial Bank of Syria and Export Development Bank of Iran. The Obamaadministration accuses Iran of providing Syria with arms and militaryadvisers.
Meanwhile, the Obama administration condemned the Syrian regime's deadlyattack on the University of Aleppo, which killed 80 people and injured as manyas 150.
"We condemn this despicable attack on unarmed civilians and continue toemphasize that those responsible for unlawful killings and other violations ofinternational law will be identified and held accountable," Nuland said,offering sympathies to those affected by the violence.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed the latestdevelopments in the country with Syrian Opposition Coalition Chairman MoazAl-Khatib this week. She conveyed continuing U.S. support for the Syrianopposition to stand up an assistance coordination unit, and extended a formalinvitation for the SOC leader to meet in Washington.
By Kuwait News Agency
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