AiBotTEHRAN, IRAN – In a strongly-worded statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned the “brutal Israeli attacks” on various areas of Lebanon, emphasizing the need for an immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from the occupied territories.
The statement, issued by Spokesman Ismail Baghaei, reaffirms Iran’s solidarity with Lebanon in its efforts to defend its national sovereignty, independence, and dignity. “We condemn the brutal Israeli attacks on various areas of Lebanon,” the statement reads. “We reaffirm the solidarity of the Islamic Republic of Iran with Lebanon in its efforts to defend its national sovereignty, independence, and dignity.”
Baghaei emphasized the necessity of stopping the Israeli acts of aggression in southern Lebanon, citing the country’s sovereignty and the rights of its people to live without fear of violence. The statement also expressed Iran’s deep concern over the continuing Israeli occupation of Lebanese territories, which it described as a flagrant violation of international law and humanitarian law.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson further criticized the international community, specifically the United Nations Security Council, for its “continued silence and inaction” regarding the situation in Lebanon. The absence of a robust response to the Israeli aggression, Baghaei argued, has emboldened the Israeli government to continue its military operations without fear of consequences.
Iran has long been a vocal supporter of Lebanon’s resistance movement and its fight against Israeli occupation. The country’s President, Ebrahim Raisi, has repeatedly called for an end to the Israeli aggression and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The latest statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs adds further weight to Iran’s call for peace in Lebanon.
The international community has been watching the developing situation in Lebanon with growing concern, with many countries condemning the Israeli aggression and calling for restraint. The European Union has called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to dialogue, while the Arab League has condemned the Israeli attacks and demanded Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territories.
As tensions continue to escalate in the region, the statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson serves as a reminder of the urgent need for a comprehensive resolution to the conflict. The international community must come together to address the root causes of the conflict and work towards a lasting peace in Lebanon.