Iran Press/ America: Delivering a speech at the UN Security Council on Thursday, June 29, Amir-Saeed Iravani said the humanitarian situation in Syria had been significantly worsened by the devastating earthquake on 6 February 2023.
He said the latest report by the Secretary-General on humanitarian needs in the Syrian Arab Republic (S/2023/419) shows that according to the SG report, the ongoing unilateral sanctions have impeded humanitarian assistance and access to vital services: "Specifically, the sanctions have had a significant impact on two major areas, namely procurement, and payments, and compliance sections of banks have been rejecting or delaying the processing of financial transactions."
He went on: " We also renew our call for humanitarian assistance to be provided unconditionally and in accordance with the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and non-discrimination. Political considerations should not obstruct the delivery of assistance to those in need."
The Iranian envoy also pointed to the fight against terrorism in Syria and stressed that the fight against terrorism must be carried out in full respect of Syria's national sovereignty and territorial integrity and without using it as a pretext to violate these fundamental principles of international law.
The illegal presence of foreign military forces, including the US forces in Syria, constitutes a blatant violation of the UN Charter and international law and is the primary source of insecurity in the country, Iravani recalled to the attendees.
"We call for the immediate and complete withdrawal of these unlawful forces, which is essential to creating a conducive environment for resolving the crisis and restoring peace and stability in the region."
He also said Iran condemns the Israeli regime's sporadic attacks on Syrian soil, calling on the UNSC to abandon its current double standard and address the malicious activities and acts of aggression by the Israeli regime that clearly contravene international law, and international humanitarian law, and violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic.
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