The big picture:
Even with reduced frontlines, Syria continues to endure multiple crises—terrorism, foreign military presence, Israeli aggression, economic deterioration, and severe humanitarian shortages. Tehran insists that political pressure, demographic engineering, and external agendas undermine territorial integrity and the prospects for lasting peace.
What he’s saying (Iravani’s key statements):
Iran “reaffirms its unwavering commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity.”
Any foreign-imposed agendas—such as partition, demographic alteration, or the establishment of illegitimate autonomous zones—are “categorically unacceptable.”
The security situation remains “fragile,” as ISIS and other foreign-backed terrorist groups continue to exploit instability. Tehran insists that all forms of foreign occupation must end.
Iran is “deeply concerned” about Israel’s “intensifying, destabilizing, and overtly aggressive” strikes across Syria.
Iravani condemned Israel for killing civilians and destroying vital infrastructure, expanding its occupation of southern Syria and the occupied Golan Heights.
He stressed these actions are “illegal, null and void,” in violation of the UN Charter, international law, the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, and all relevant Security Council resolutions.
The crisis continues to worsen because of soaring inflation, collapsed infrastructure, supply chain disruptions, and energy shortages, intensifying drought.
1.9 million internally displaced Persons and 1.2 million returning refugees face “severe vulnerability."
Unilateral sanctions are “illegal, illegitimate, and contrary to the UN Charter,” and must be fully and unconditionally lifted, not merely suspended.
The only viable path is a Syrian-led, Syrian-owned, UN-facilitated political process based on Resolution 2254.
The rights of all communities, including minorities such as Alawites and Shia, must be fully protected.
The recent parliamentary elections “must be part of a broader, genuinely inclusive political track” that ensures representation, legitimacy, and participation of all Syrians.
Iran will continue supporting Syria’s efforts to achieve peace and security, national reconstruction, economic recovery, and voluntary and dignified return of refugees.
Tehran remains ready to assist in infrastructure rebuilding and ongoing economic projects, “provided necessary conditions are met.”
State of play:
Syria’s crisis has evolved from large-scale warfare into a complex mix of internal fragility, geopolitical rivalry, and chronic economic collapse, exacerbated by sanctions and ongoing foreign military intervention.
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