Iran Can Play Key Role In Resolving Syria Crisis: UN Official

New York, April 10, IRNA – Spokesman for the UN Secretary General Martin Nesirky said Iran as an important regional country can play a key role in solving the crisis in Syria. Nesirky told IRNA that the UN-Arab League Special Envoy to Syria Kofi Annan hopes for help from Iran to improve Syria’s critical situation. Nesirky said Tehran can use its regional influence to help Annan to find a solution for Syrian crisis. Referring to Annan’s visits to China and Russia, the Uinted Nations spokesman said Annan's visit to Iran is one part of his mission in seeking regional help easing tensions in Syria./end