Iran Press/ Middle East: Mahdi Sobhani, the Iranian ambassador to Damascus, and Geir O. Pedersen, the UN special envoy for Syria, discussed the latest developments in Syria, the region and the world.
Earlier, Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations wrote in a tweet referring to the statement of solidarity with the Syrian Arab Republic regarding the recent earthquake in the country: "The statement of solidarity with the Syrian Arab Republic on the recent earthquake calls for the immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal of illegal unilateral coercive measures (UCMs) in order to facilitate the delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid."
A strong earthquake shook southern Türkiye and northern Syria on Monday morning (February 6, 2023). During the 7.8 magnitude earthquake, many buildings were damaged. Search and rescue teams have been removing the rubble and rescuing those trapped under the debris.
This deadly incident, in which thousands of people lost their lives, has brought widespread reactions, and the leaders of different countries have expressed their sympathy with the Syrian and Turkish nations, and in this regard, aid has also been given to the two countries.
So far, the Islamic Republic of Iran has sent humanitarian aid to the people affected by the earthquake in Syria by seven planes.
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