Iran’s Foreign Ministry said its advisory presence in Syria aimed to combat terrorism and prevent regional insecurity, adding that the decision to withdraw forces was made responsibly based on Syria’s conditions.

"Iran's advisory presence in Syria was initially intended to assist the Syrian army in combating terrorism and preventing the spread of insecurity to surrounding areas and the broader region," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Friday.

"The decision to withdraw advisory forces was a responsible move, made after careful consideration of the prevailing conditions in Syria and the situation in the region," he added.