Syrian ambassador says US harassment against Iranian passenger plane terrorist act

Syrian ambassador to Tehran has said the harassment against Iranian passenger plane in Syrian sky by the United States is a terrorist act. In a statement in Tehran, Adnan Hassan Mahmoud said "Harassment against the Iranian passenger plane of Mahan airline by the U.S. fighter jets in Syria's sky is a symbol of the U.S. terrorist actions against civilians. He said it is a violation of international laws and agreements on non-military flights. He further said presence of occupying forces in Syria threatens "security and stability of the region."