Iran is warning that it will leave the Syrian peace talks if it does not feel that they are constructive, official Iranian news reports. In particular, the Islamic Republic says that Saudi Arabia is harming the chances for peace.
"In the first round of talks, some countries, especially Saudi Arabia, played a negative and unconstructive role Iran will not participate if the talks are not fruitful," said Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
Seventeen countries met in Vienna on Friday in the hopes of finding a solution to the ongoing Syrian civil war.