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It\u2019s possible, but we are trying not to initiate hostility with anyone, and we are trying to keep Syria away from any battlefield,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Iran:<br><br>Iran\u2019s intervention in Syria for the past forty years helped the former regime to displace Syrians. <br><br>Iran participated and spearheaded the operation of the Syrian regime against the Syrian people. <br><br>We do not have a problem with Iran in\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KDAT0tmZFl\">pic.twitter.com\/KDAT0tmZFl<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Clash Report (@clashreport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/clashreport\/status\/2039087735038738543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 31, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He warned that the current regional climate is driven by heightened emotions and unpredictable decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEverything is possible right now, because it is not wise judgment that is controlling matters today. The atmosphere is charged with anger, reactions, and random policies,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Syrian president noted that such dynamics are affecting multiple countries, including Gulf states that had previously remained outside the conflict but have since been targetted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said Syria is seeking to take the safest course for its people and is carefully weighing its options to avoid being drawn into the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are trying to choose the safest situation for our people and to measure things carefully so that we do not reach a point where we are targetted and forced to respond,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In additional remarks carried by Alikhbariah TV, Sharaa said Syria has adopted a cautious approach toward Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur policy has been clear since we entered Damascus (the day Assad regime collapsed), we have been cautious in opening relations with Iran up to this moment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that Syria has advised pursuing negotiations rather than military escalation in the conflict with Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have advised adopting a negotiated approach in the war with Iran, away from the military option,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On relations with the UK, Sharaa said recent meetings in London were \u201cfruitful\u201d and would help strengthen ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBritain contributed to supporting Syria and lifting sanctions on the Syrian people, and today we held fruitful meetings that will further enhance relations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasised that stabilising the country and enabling the return of refugees remain top priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;Unless Syria is targeted by any party, Syria will remain outside any conflict,&quot; the Syria&#39;s President Ahmed al-Sharaa said at an event hosted by think tank Chatham House in London <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v6KsjpW8s0\">https:\/\/t.co\/v6KsjpW8s0<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The New Arab (@The_NewArab) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/The_NewArab\/status\/2039252730447896613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 1, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Syrian people need to establish the foundations of stability and ensure the return of refugees,\u201d he said, noting that returns are closely tied to reconstruction efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharaa said Syria is pursuing reconstruction through investment, aiming to turn the country into an economic opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also said Russian military bases in Syria would be repurposed as training centres for the Syrian Army, while describing ties with Moscow as longstanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are historical relations between Russia and Syria,\u201d he said, adding that Syria\u2019s diplomatic activity reflects engagement with multiple global powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Israel, Sharaa said Damascus had attempted dialogue, but accused Israel of acting negatively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIsrael dealt with Syria in a negative way. 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