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Iran warns against attempts to disintegrate Syria
Iranian UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani on Monday underlined Iran’s “unwavering commitment” to the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Syria, warning against any attempt to disintegrate the Arab country.
“We strongly oppose any attempt — whether direct or indirect — to undermine Syria’s national sovereignty or to fragment its territory. In this regard, we warn against Israel’s dangerous and destabilizing agenda aimed at detaching Syria’s southern provinces from the authority of the central government”, the Iranian diplomat said during an address to a UN Security Council session to discuss the situation in Syria.
Iravani said such illegal actions constitute a clear violation of international law, the UN Charter and the Security Council resolution, and threaten regional stability.
He also referred to a recent outbreak of violence in Syria’s Sweida Province, which resulted in the loss of hundreds of civilian lives and damage to critical infrastructure.
“We express our support for the interim government’s efforts to restore stability and urge a prompt, transparent investigation conducted in full accordance with the rule of law”.
Clashes in Druze-majority Sweida Province, which began on July 13 and ended with a cease-fire a week later, initially involved Druze fighters and Bedouin tribes, who have been fighting for decades. Later, government forces joined the fighting on the side of the Bedouin armed groups.
The clashes killed more than 250 people and displaced 128,571 others, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration.