TEHRAN – Iran’s UN ambassador to UN, Amir Sayed Irabani has repeated Tehran’s unwavering support for terrorism, stable and Syrian unity through terrorism, foreign occupation and external interference.
Speaking at a UN conference, Irabani emphasized the urgent need to combat the threat posed by Syrian terrorism, particularly the foreign terrorist fighter jets (FTFS). He called for the repatriation and prosecution of these fighters in accordance with international law, highlighting Iran’s preparation to work with all responsible partners in counterterrorism efforts.
Iranian envoys also expressed deep concern about the March 6 attacks in Latakia and Tartus, resulting in serious civilian casualties, particularly among the Alawian community. He emphasized the need for accountability and protection of all communities in Syria under international law, and expressed Iran’s support for the UN Security Council’s call for an independent and transparent investigation into the incident.
Irabani reaffirmed Iran’s unwavering commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity, urged the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all foreign troops that exist illegally within the country. He stressed that ending foreign occupations is important to restore Syrian sovereignty and achieve lasting peace.
Irabani turned to Israel’s actions, condemning the continued violation of the Israeli regime’s regime’s sovereignty and labeled it as a “blatant violation” of international law, the UN Charter, Security Council resolutions, and the 1974 Liberation Agreement. He cited a recent UNDOF report detailing the invasion of the buffer zone and the establishment of military pre-post bases, warning that such actions pose a threat to international peace and security.
The Iranian ambassador called on the UN Security Council to take immediate action, warning that continued omissions would burn only further attacks and immunity, and would lead to them in parallel with Gaza’s escalating crisis.
Emphasizing the dire humanitarian situation in Syria, Irabani pointed out that over 70% of Syrians (16.7 million) need humanitarian assistance.
Addressing the effects of US sanctions, Irabani has accused the measure of “unjust” and claimed it would thwart reconstruction efforts, crippling the economy and preventing refugees from returning. He called for the immediate and unconditional lifting of all sanctions against Syria.
Irabani rejected accusations of destabilization in Syria or the wider region, claiming that such claims were a politically motivated distortion of Iran’s position. He reaffirmed Tehran’s support for the Syrian-led Syrian-owned political process in line with UN Security Council resolution 2254, and proposed the formation of a free and fair election, national dialogue and the formation of an inclusive government as the basis for peaceful reconciliation.