Attacking the Iranian ambassador in Lebanon is a clear violation of international law
According to Webangah News quoted by Mehr News Agency, the meeting of the UN Security Council regarding the series of explosions in Lebanon became a place for widespread criticism of the brutality of the Zionist regime. In this meeting, the representative of Iran was among the people who condemned the crimes committed by the Zionists in the region.
On this basis, Amir Saeed Irvani, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, announced at the Security Council meeting: I am grateful for holding this emergency meeting. We thank Lebanon and Algeria for requesting to hold this meeting. We also thank Ms. Di Carlo, Deputy Secretary-General, and Mr. Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, for their reports. We welcome the presence of Mr. Abdallah Bou Habib, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigrants of Lebanon, in this meeting.
Dahiya, a densely populated suburb of Beirut, causing civilian casualties and loss of life.
Irvani further pointed out: Targeting thousands of people in different age groups in the densely populated areas of Beirut, whether in their homes, streets, workplaces or Malls are a clear act of terrorism and a gross violation of international law, especially international humanitarian law and human rights, as well as a clear violation of numerous resolutions of this council, especially resolutions related to the protection of civilians. These widespread and systematic crimes, whose purpose is mass killing, causing severe suffering and serious injury to civilians, are considered crimes against humanity. Reports suggest that the Israeli regime intended to kill at least 5,000 civilians, with some devices not being distributed or disabled. This brutal attack by the Israeli regime caused Lebanon’s hospitals and medical staff to reach an unprecedented state of emergency, and these attacks have caused widespread panic throughout Lebanon.
The Iranian ambassador added: “Without a doubt, the Israeli regime is fully responsible for committing such horrible crimes.” The consequences of this attack go beyond the borders of Lebanon. Targeting communication devices in the heart of Beirut sends a clear message to the international community: the Israeli regime is ready to commit any crime, no matter how extreme, to violate and attack the sovereignty and security of regional countries and threaten regional and international peace and security. slow The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns these horrible and barbaric attacks. We express our deepest condolences and sympathies to the people and government of Lebanon and the families of the victims of these heinous terrorist attacks. We also wish for a speedy and complete recovery for the injured and express our unconditional support to our Lebanese brothers and sisters.
He pointed to the brutality of the Zionist regime against Iran and added: Attacking the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Lebanon is a clear violation of international law and diplomatic norms. Protection of diplomatic staff is one of the basic principles of international relations. The Israeli regime’s terrorist attack has clearly violated the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the 1973 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including diplomatic agents. The Islamic Republic of Iran will seriously try to pursue the responsibility of this attack against its ambassador in Lebanon and reserves its right according to international law to take all necessary measures to respond to this gross violation. Unfortunately, the Security Council has remained silent against the continuous aggression of the Israeli regime and its illegal actions, including the attack on Iran’s diplomatic facilities in Syria on April 1 (2024). Now, once again, this regime has crossed the red lines by targeting our ambassador.
The Iranian ambassador emphasized: We must not forget that these heinous crimes against the Lebanese people are part of the wider pattern of the aggressive policies of the Israeli regime. The Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly warned about the serious consequences of the evil activities of the Israeli regime in the region. In order to maintain regional peace and security and the so-called ceasefire negotiations, the Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently shown maximum restraint. However, the crimes of the Israeli regime, from the ongoing genocidal war against the Palestinian people and the occupation of the Palestinian territories, to the illegal attacks in Syria and Lebanon, the attack on Iranian sites in Syria, and the cowardly assassination of the former Palestinian Prime Minister and the political leader of Hamas in Tehran show a continued commitment. The Israeli regime is destabilizing the region and threatening international peace and security.
This senior Iranian official emphasized: The importance of the Israeli regime’s crimes against the Lebanese people must be recognized as a threat to peace and security throughout the region, not only as an attack. to Lebanon We must ask ourselves; How long will the international community allow such heinous crimes to go unpunished? For decades, the Israeli regime has engaged in an ongoing pattern of aggressive actions aimed at destabilizing the region, whether through military operations, sabotage, or direct attacks on civilians. These continuous aggressions endanger the peace and security of the Middle East and intensify the cycles of violence and fuel the deepening of conflicts. Unfortunately, the Security Council has failed in its duty to maintain international peace and security. The evil activities of the Israeli regime are often ignored or fully supported by some Western countries.
Criticizing American policies, Irvani said: The unconditional political, military and economic support that the United States and Great Britain provide to the Israeli regime makes this regime bold. to continue his violations without fear of accountability. This unconditional support, along with the deliberate prevention of any international effort to hold the Israeli regime accountable, has created an environment of impunity. The international community should not ignore the role played by Western countries, especially the United States, in enabling the aggression of the Israeli regime. These horrific crimes show once again that the authorities of the Israeli regime have no intention of adhering to international norms or the so-called ceasefire talks, which the United States refers to in this council. The international community, especially the Security Council, has the duty to deal not only with the direct perpetrators of these crimes, but also with those who provide the tools and political cover to commit these crimes. The failure of the Security Council to hold the Israeli regime accountable has only emboldened this regime and allowed it to continue its aggressive and illegal behavior.
In the end, he pointed out: The Islamic Republic of Iran firmly stands by the Lebanese government and people and will not rest until those responsible for these crimes are brought to justice. took We reiterate our commitment to comply with the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter. However, it is the responsibility of the Security Council to act for justice, peace and the protection of innocent civilians. In conclusion, Mr. President, I categorically reject the baseless accusations of the representative of the Israeli regime against my country. The proxy for this terrorist regime, led by a notorious prime minister indicted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes in Gaza, has consistently relied on lies and disinformation to evade accountability and shift the blame. slow The foundation of this regime is based on aggression, occupation, terror and genocide. Therefore, no one will take these baseless claims seriously.
