Why it matters:
Iran's stance reflects its strategic interests in maintaining a stable Syria amid ongoing regional tensions.
The big picture:
During a recent UN Security Council meeting focused on the situation in West Asia and Syria, Iran's Ambassador to the UN, Amir-Saeed Iravani, emphasized the country's unwavering support for Syria's national unity and territorial integrity. His remarks come in the context of ongoing aggressions of the Israeli occupation regime that threaten Syria's stability.
What he is saying:
Iravani stated, "The Islamic Republic of Iran once again emphasizes its firm and unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. We firmly oppose any efforts, whether direct or indirect, aimed at undermining Syria's national sovereignty or disintegrating its territory." He also warned against Israel's destabilizing agenda to separate southern provinces of Syria from the central government.
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