AiBotTehran, IRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strongly worded condemnation of the terrorist attack in Damascus, which resulted in the assassination of the Friday prayer leader of the Sayyida Zeinab Shrine, Farhan Hassan Al-Mansour. In a statement released earlier today, the Ministry accused the American-Israeli alliance of orchestrating the incident as part of a broader conspiracy to incite sedition and division in the region.
The Ministry’s statement noted that terrorist attacks against religious sites and scholars in Syria and the region are a clear indication of the deepening influence of American-Israeli policies in the region. These policies, the statement said, are designed to create an atmosphere of chaos and instability, thereby serving the interests of the United States and Israel.
Iran’s condemnation of the attack comes as part of its ongoing efforts to promote unity and cooperation among regional states in the face of growing threats from extremist groups. The Ministry’s statement emphasized the need for vigilance against these conspiracies and called on all parties to assume their responsibilities in resolutely confronting terrorism and extremism.
Iran views the Sayyida Zeinab Shrine, which is located in Damascus, as a sacred site and a symbol of Shia Islam’s rich cultural heritage. The assassination of Farhan Hassan Al-Mansour, who served as the shrine’s Friday prayer leader, is seen as a grave provocation by Iran, which has long been a vocal supporter of the Syrian government.
In recent years, Iran has been at the forefront of efforts to combat terrorism and extremism in the region, particularly in Syria and Iraq. The country has provided military and financial support to the Syrian government and has played a key role in the fight against the Islamic State (IS) and other extremist groups.
The latest condemnation from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlights the deepening tensions between Iran and the United States, as well as the ongoing rivalry between Iran and Israel in the region. It also underscores the need for regional states to work together in promoting peace and stability in the face of growing threats from extremist groups.
Iran’s stance on the Damascus terrorist attack is likely to be closely watched by regional states, which are grappling with the challenges posed by terrorism and extremism. The Ministry’s statement is also expected to add to the growing tensions between Iran and the United States, which have been at loggerheads over a range of issues, including nuclear diplomacy and regional security.