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.
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.
Annan said his team had contacted all parties including the Syrian opposition.
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