Tehran concerned about foreign agendas backing ‘federalization’ of Syria
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations expressed concern regarding agendas advocating for the “federalization” of Syria, saying that any attempts to impose external agendas or fragment the nation is unacceptable.
Addressing a UN Security Council meeting on Syria on Thursday, Amir Saeid Iravani said that such aspirations could exacerbate fragmentation and reignite conflict within the country.
“We reiterate that the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Syria must be fully respected. Any attempt to impose foreign agendas or dismember the country is unacceptable,” Iravani said.
“We express concern about agendas or demands that could lead to federalization or autonomy. If mismanaged, such demands could lead to fragmentation and a resurgence of conflicts; however, if pursued responsibly within the framework of an inclusive national dialogue under the supervision of the United Nations, they can contribute to national reconciliation and stability.”
The Iranian diplomat underlined that the Islamic Republic will continue to support the Syrian people and their efforts to restore peace, stability, reconstruction, and national reconciliation, in full alignment with the will of the Syrian people.
He emphasized that lasting peace and stability can only be achieved through a Syrian-owned and Syrian-led political process, free from foreign interference and coercion.
“This process must be genuinely inclusive of all communities. Excluding key groups would only deepen grievances, undermine legitimacy, and risk destabilizing an already fragile situation,” he remarked.
Iravani stressed that the UN Security Council must not overlook the ongoing destabilizing and aggressive actions of the Israeli regime in Syria.
‘Foreign occupation must come to an end’
He also condemned Israel’s acts of aggression against Syria as blatant violations of international law and the UN Charter.
"Iran underscores that all foreign occupation must come to an end. Israeli acts of aggression, including repeated airstrikes on Syrian territory, represent clear violations of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. The Council must not remain silent on these violations," Iravani concluded.
Israel has conducted repeated acts of aggression across the Syrian territory following the collapse of former president Bashar al-Assad’s government last year to weaken the Arab country’s defensive capabilities
Israeli forces have deployed to at least nine posts deep inside southern Syria, mostly within the UN-monitored buffer zone, citing the alleged need to counter Daesh’s threats. However, this deployment serves as cover for a broader strategy of territorial expansion through both military aggression and settler incursions.