Iran called on Turkey to end its major offensive in northwestern Syrian city of Afrin.

Speaking during his weekly press conference on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said the operation would bring back instability and terrorists to the Arab country, Mehr agency reported.

He further called on Turkey to follow up all Syrian-related developments within the framework of Astana peace process.

The Iranian diplomat had previously urged Ankara to protect the territorial integrity of Syria and to avoid the escalation of crisis in the Middle Eastern country.

On Jan. 20, Turkey launched Olive Branch operation that is directed against YPG Kurds.