Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has attributed the ongoing terrorist activities in Syria to the presence of US military forces, claiming that this presence violates Syria's own principles and laws. Speaking at a weekly press conference in Tehran, Baghaei emphasized that the US military's involvement has allowed terrorist groups to maintain a foothold in the region. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Baghaei argued that the Daesh terror group does not pose a threat to the United States and its interests. He questioned the US's stated objective of combating Daesh, pointing out the continued operations of groups like Tahrir al-Sham in Syria. Baghaei called for urgent action to halt terrorist activities, highlighting the ongoing regional tour by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who is currently in Turkiye after visiting Syria. The purpose of Araghchi's visit to Syria was to reaffirm Iran's support for Syrian authorities and discuss recent developments. Baghaei stressed the importance of diplomatic efforts to combat terrorism, noting that Araghchi's trips aim to rally international support against these threats. He also acknowledged Turkiye's crucial role in easing tensions in Syria through the Astana process. In related news, the Iranian consulate staff in Aleppo were safely evacuated, with no harm reported to personnel. Baghaei reiterated that attacks on diplomatic missions are prohibited under international law. Baghaei also touched on recent diplomatic engagements, including a meeting in Geneva with the E3 nations-UK, France, and Germany-where discussions extended beyond nuclear issues to include broader concerns. He affirmed Iran's readiness to adhere to its international commitments. Additionally, Araghchi's participation in the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations summit in Portugal and various meetings with foreign ministers focused on addressing regional crises, including the humanitarian situation in Gaza and Lebanon. The spokesperson highlighted the upcomi ng ECO summit in Mashhad, set to commence at the expert level, with the main session following. Baghaei concluded by marking December 2 as Iran's Constitution Day, commemorating the 1979 referendum that saw overwhelming approval for the Islamic Republic's Constitution.