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TEHRAN \u2013 The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned Israel\u2019s continued attacks on Syria\u2019s infrastructure and its expanding occupation of the Golan Heights, describing these actions as violations of international law and a threat to regional stability.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Speaking on Monday, ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei criticized the escalation of Israeli aggression over the past two days. He noted that these attacks come at a time when Syria is grappling with the aftermath of the recent ousting of its government, exacerbating the suffering of the Syrian people. \u201cThese actions represent a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter,\u201d Baqaei stated.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baqaei also highlighted Israel\u2019s recent move into the buffer zone adjacent to the occupied Golan Heights. The zone was established under a 1974 disengagement agreement between Tel Aviv and Damascus to separate Israeli-occupied territory from Syrian land.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
He described Israel\u2019s encroachment into this area as a violation of the agreement and a breach of UN Security Council resolutions. \u201cThis illegal occupation demonstrates the Israeli regime\u2019s expansionist and belligerent policies, as well as its disregard for international law and norms,\u201d Baqaei said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Iranian spokesman called on the international community, particularly the United Nations Security Council, to take immediate action to halt Israel\u2019s violations against Syria. Baqaei urged regional and international actors to leverage their influence to stop Israel\u2019s aggression and hold the regime accountable for its actions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
He also criticized Western countries for their silence and inaction regarding Israel\u2019s behavior. \u201cThis lack of response emboldens Tel Aviv, which interprets Western silence as a green light to continue its violations,\u201d he remarked.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baqaei\u2019s comments follow reports of significant gains by foreign-backed militants in Syria, who stormed the capital, Damascus, just a day earlier. The resurgence of militant activity comes roughly two weeks after their advances in northern Syria, amid claims of strong backing from Israeli regime, Turkey, and some Western countries.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since the outbreak of foreign-backed militancy in Syria in 2011, these forces have consistently received support from external actors, including Israel, according to reports. Such support has fueled instability in the region and prolonged the suffering of the Syrian people.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Israel\u2019s attacks on Syria\u2019s infrastructure and its expansion in the Golan Heights are part of a broader strategy, Baqaei suggested. He reiterated Iran\u2019s commitment to standing by the Syrian people and called on the international community to counter Israel\u2019s destabilizing actions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Security Council must act swiftly to end these aggressions, ensure accountability for Israel\u2019s violations, and uphold the principles of international law,\u201d he concluded.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n