YEREVAN.- Syrian rebels can use weapons supplied by Ankara against Turkey itself,  Armenian analyst believes.

Ruben Safrastyan, Director of Institute of Oriental Studies, said Turkey, trying to nurse Iraqi Kurds, may deteriorate situation with Kurds in its own territory.

“On the other hand Turkey is faced with a problem of Syrian refugees who have already clashed with local police. By funding Syrian rebels, Turkey may occur in a situation when the weapons may come back and be used against Turkey,” Safrastyan said.

The analyst considers that the regime of Bashar Assad has not taken drastic measures in its military struggle.

“One of the opition is chemical weapons. If the government decides to use it, not only Syria but neighboring states, including Turkey, will be affected,” he added.

Safrastyan also said that support to the Syrian opposition impacted recently deteriorating Turkey-Iran relations.