Kofi Annan says the Syrian government has assured him it will respect the ceasefire with rebels, less than 24 hours before it is due to come into force.<br /><br />The UN and Arab League's envoy is in Iran, traditionally Syria's ally. Tehran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said Iran backed the peace plan.<br /><br />Annan said his team had contacted all parties including the Syrian opposition.<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
