Russia, Iran, and Turkey have discussed the holding of a Turkish military operation in northern Syria. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing Alexander Lavrentiev, the Russian Special Presidential Envoy on Syrian Reconciliation.

"Consultations continue. Yesterday we had quite intensive contacts; we talked to virtually all the delegations—Iranian and Turkish. The main focus, of course, was on Turkey's intention to launch a military operation in Syria," Lavrentiev said.

According to him, the Russian side tried to persuade Ankara to resolve the issue peacefully.

Now the parties are coordinating the parameters of the final statement. In addition, consultations will be held also with representatives of observer countries: Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan.