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Iran reaffirms support for Syrian people in pursuit of peace: Ambassador

Friday, 19 September 2025 3:16 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 19 September 2025 3:18 AM ]

Iran's Ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, addressed a Security Council meeting on Syria on Thursday.

Iran has reiterated its unwavering support for Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, deeming any attempts to impose external agendas or fragment the nation unacceptable.

Iran's Ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, addressed a Security Council meeting on Syria on Thursday, expressing concern regarding agendas advocating for the federalization of Syria.

He noted that such aspirations could exacerbate fragmentation and reignite conflict within the country.

"Iran 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," Iravani stated.

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.

"Such a process must safeguard the legitimate rights and aspirations of all Syrians while preserving Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and national institutions. In this context, we support the recent diplomatic engagement of the Special Envoy with Syrian authorities in Damascus concerning the inclusive political transition," he added.

Iravani also stressed that the UN Security Council must not overlook the ongoing destabilizing and aggressive actions of the Israeli regime in Syria.

He condemned Israel’s acts of aggression against Syria as blatant violations of international law and the UN Charter.

"Iran underscores that all foreign occupations 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.

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