Irvani: We have not been involved in any action against US military forces in Syria or elsewhere

According to the foreign policy group of Fars news agency, Amir Saeed Irvani, the ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, spoke about the situation in the Middle East and Syria at the meeting of the United Nations Security Council, saying that the crisis Humanity in Syria is still dire, he said: Syrian people are suffering from deep economic challenges.

Irvani reminded: Despite the efforts of the United Nations and its humanitarian partners to provide essential aid to the needy, The continued impact of illegal unilateral sanctions, especially illegal sanctions by the United States, imposes a huge burden on the Syrian people, including women and children.

He pointed out that a significant concern Current funding for Syria’s humanitarian response is insufficient, far below actual needs, he noted: this severe shortfall severely hampers the UN’s ability to provide the necessary assistance to those in need.

This The senior Iranian diplomat stated that humanitarian aid and reconstruction projects in Syria should not be used as a tool to exert political pressure on the Syrian government, reminding that it is important to ensure that the impartial and non-political sending of humanitarian aid to all areas of Syria is an action It is vital to save human lives.

Irvani also said that Iran has rejected the Syrian government’s decision on November 10, 2023 to extend the authorization granted to the United Nations and its specialized agencies to use the crossings. Bab al-Salma” and “Al-Ra’i” for another three months and added: Iran emphasizes the importance of supporting the transfer of aid through aid delivery mechanisms, which has the full support of the Syrian government and shows a stable and constructive approach that can significantly improve the humanitarian situation in Syria.

Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative, noting that the lack of a decisive response from the Security Council, caused the Israeli regime’s arrogance to continue its aggression on Syrian territory. said: In addition to its crimes against the people of Gaza, the Israeli regime continues its terrorist and aggressive actions inside Syria and deliberately targets civilians and vital infrastructure.

* Condemnation of the attack on Damascus airport

He added: Iran has committed heinous terrorist acts of the regime Israel, in particular, strongly condemns the recent airstrikes on the Damascus civilian airport on November 26, which caused severe damage to the airport’s essential facilities and significantly disrupted its operations. We ask the Security Council to condemn Israel’s flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Irvani continued his speech at the Security Council meeting on the illegal presence of American military forces in Syria and the continued occupation. He called it the main source of insecurity in this country, which has provided a favorable environment for feeding terrorist organizations inside Syria and the wider region.

This senior Iranian diplomat said that the United States claims that it is fighting terrorism in Syria, he recalled: in fact, its illegal actions in Syria create immunity and a protective shield for terrorist organizations in order to advance the political programs of the United States and the Israeli regime in the region.

He also said that due to the situation in Gaza, despite expressing concern about the spillover of tension in Syria, America is trying to abuse this situation and increase the tension and instability of Syria.

Ambassador And the representative of Iran in the United Nations, stating that we still believe that the basic solution to the Syrian crisis should be pursued through diplomatic and political means, added: In this context, we emphasize the importance of resuming the meetings of the Constitutional Committee as an effective mechanism to advance the political process. We emphasize.

He called the continuation of this committee’s activity vital and added: The role of the United Nations should be supportive and the whole process should be under the leadership and ownership of Syria.

* supporting the return of Syrian refugees to their country

this diplomat Arshad Irani also said that Iran welcomes the recent legal decree of the President of the Syrian Arab Republic, which is the second general amnesty decree in less than a year, and stated: Iran supports the return of Syrian refugees to their country.

Irvani called addressing the many challenges facing Syrian refugees as requiring the creation of vital infrastructure and added: the United Nations, especially the High Commissioner for Refugees, play a fundamental role in this effort. We welcome and support the interaction and constructive dialogue between the Syrian government and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in dealing with this issue.

He emphasized reducing the suffering of the Syrian people and added: We believe that dealing with the consequences of the Syrian crisis requires a comprehensive approach and real political commitment. This commitment should require an end to repeated and systematic Israeli aggression, an end to the occupation of Syrian territory, the illegal withdrawal of foreign forces from Syrian territory, the immediate and unconditional cancellation of unilateral coercive measures, and active support for the Syrian-led and owned political process. .

Irvani also categorically rejected the baseless accusations of the United States against Iran in this meeting, and these baseless accusations are part of a deliberate attempt by the United States to divert attention from serious violations of international law. and read the United Nations Charter in the Syrian Arab Republic and emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran has never been involved in any action or attack against American military forces in Syria or elsewhere.

Mentioning that Iran has always adhered to its obligations to promote peace and security in the region, he said: The United States must stop its illegal actions in Syria, end its illegal occupation, and fulfill its international legal obligations, including the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, which require all member states to support and respect the national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria. Regional and international security is very important.

In the end, this senior Iranian diplomat firmly rejected the unsubstantiated claims made by the British representative.

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