Iran asserts will continue to support Syria until terrorists vanquished

Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations has expressed Tehran’s deep concern over the resurgence of terrorism in Syria, reaffirming the Islamic Republic’s unfaltering support for the Arab nation in the fight against Takfiri terror groups.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran remains steadfast in its support for the Syrian government and its people in their just and determined fight against terrorism. Iran fully recognizes and supports Syria's sovereign right to combat and eliminate terrorist groups like HTS (Hayat Tahrir al-Sham), which bring widespread destruction, chaos, and suffering wherever they operate,” Amir Saeid Iravani said in his address to an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Syria on Tuesday.

The Iranian diplomat emphasized that all measures to combat terrorism must be undertaken in coordination with and with the consent of the Syrian government, reiterating that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Arab country must be fully ensured.

Iravani went on to note that Iran's recent active diplomatic engagements with its partners in the Astana process as well as the Damascus government attest to such a commitment.

Syrian forces destroy Takfiri terrorists’ operation room

Syrian forces have executed precise airstrikes on terrorist positions in the northwest, destroying an operation room of the Hayat al-Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).

Iran and Russia, as the allies of the Syrian government, as well as Turkey, which sides with the opposition, set up the Astana peace process in January 2017, intending to put an end to the Syrian conflict through the involvement of the Damascus government and the opposition.

“Iran has called for an emergency meeting of the foreign ministers of the Astana process to address the recent developments in Syria, and work towards a unified strategy to halt terrorist activities in the country,” Iravani pointed out.

Elaborating on the recent upsurge in terrorist activities in Syria, the Iranian UN envoy said coordinated terrorist assaults by HTS militants have posed a grave threat to Syria’s sovereignty and stability.

“The scale and sophistication of HTS’s operations, including advanced weaponry and drones, highlight deliberate external support, with the United States at the forefront,” Iravani said, arguing that Washington has turned terrorism into a tool of foreign policy to advance its political agenda.

The parties “responsible for fueling this conflict must be held accountable for their actions and the devastating consequences they have inflicted on the Syrian people,” he stated.

The Iranian diplomat said that Israel's stepped-up airstrikes against civilians and critical infrastructure in Syria, together with the regime’s connections to HTS, indicate a coordinated attempt to further destabilize Syria.

“What happened in Aleppo and Idlib should serve as a wake-up call for the entire region regarding the resurgence of terrorism and extremism. Insecurity and the spread of terrorism and violent extremism in Syria will not remain confined to its borders; their impact will inevitably spill over, threatening the broader region and beyond,” Iravani emphasized.

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