Measures to prevent further escalation of hostilities resulting from this attack. We reiterate our consistent appeal to Council Members to redouble efforts toward sustainable solution to the middle east conflict in full compliance with Relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. We commend ongoing diplomatic efforts by various actors including certain. Members of this council aimed at reestablishing a path towards peaceful coexistence among neighboring states and peoples in the middle east. Finally, let us collectively and genuinely work towards a peaceful and stable middle east region, mindful of legitimate concerns of all parts involved. I thank you, madam president. I thank the representative of mozambique. I will now deliver a statement in my national capacity. Let me begin by thanking asg kiari for his remarks today. The middle east continues to be in a state of turmoil. As we have stated on several occasions, this volatile situation is completely untenable, a time during which all sides should be focused on diffusing tensions. All we are witnessing are steps in the opposite direction. The air strikes carried out against. Iranian consulate in damascus yesterday, yesterday evening, are just the latest episode of a long string of deeply troubling events. We are worried that this attack takes place against the backdrop of death and destruction in the region. We stress that International Law, including International Humanitarian law, must be respected at all times. This also includes respect for the inviability of Diplomatic Missions and protection of diplomatic. Staff. This council has repeatedly heard the warnings that such strikes only exacerbate tensions and increase the risk of regional conflicts. Furthermore, they risk worsening the already dire humanitarian situation of the syrian population. Regretably, the regional ramifications of the conflict in Gaza Continue to be felt. I repeat and emphasize that the escalation must remain our highest priority. Maximum restraint must be exercised by all actors in the region at this extremely delicate moment. This starts with the implementation of resolution 2728, which demands an immediate cease fire in gaza and the release of all hostages. Just like all other Security Council resolutions, this resolution is binding and must be respected. From damascus to gaza, to the red sea to the blue line, all our. Diplomatic expertise and collective leverage must be brought to bear to quell the flames of war before they are fanned out of control. Cool heads must prevail or the consequences will be catastrophic. Thank you. I now resume my function as president of the council. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor to make fair statement. I give the floor to the representative of the Russian Federation. Madam president , we have carefully listened to todays statements from western colleagues from the troic of the permanent members of the Security Council, and we were once again struck by their cynicism and their double standards from their verbal gymnastics today, it is very hard to understand why we gathered here today at all, the representative. Of france said everything except for a single word of condemnation for yet another violation of International Law by israel what were talking about is intentional strike a diplomatic premise, colleagues, what if it was your embassy that were attacked or your consult in the region, would you respond in the same way . This is your rulesbased order in all its glory. The United States always possess information any topic, first hand, theyre proud to have this. Because thanks to their intelligent capabilities they always are the first to find out about anything, but suddenly, surprisingly, the us still has no confirmation in this case or no verified data regarding the strike on the consulat of iran, how puzzling indeed, i do not believe this, said the uk and the us not only made hints, but almost directly accused iran and syria for the israeli strikes on the consulate. Its hard to imagine greater cynicism. Do not call others to deescalation and pin the labels of aggressors on the victims of the attack. In this context, any potential escalation in the situation will be fully on your conscience. I thank you. I thank the representative of the Russian Federation. I now give the floor to the representative of the Islamic Republic of iran. Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Madam president , at the outside, allow me to congratulate you for assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We thank russia for requesting this urgent meeting which focuses on the heinous and terrorist attacks committed by the Israeli Regime against the diplomatic permises inflagrant violation of International Law. We also thank china and other members who supported convening the meeting. We thank mr. Khalid khari, asg for his briefing. Madam president , yesterday we urgently notified the security Council Members of yet another flagram violation of International Law committed by the. Israeli regime within syria territory. As reflected in our letter on 1st april 2024, our diplomatic permises in damascus came under terrorist attacks carried out by the Israeli Regime. Seven missile air strikes from the occupied goal and heights especifically and intentionally targeted the diplomatic permises of iran including the counselor section, building and the ambassadors residence. Tragically, these heinous attacks result. A marium of seven iranian personnel, including senior military advisors and some others were injured. Aling side the complete destruction of the counselor building, the embassys administrative parts also suffered significant damage due to the explosions. The final and accurate death toll remains uncertain as the entire diplomatic permiss has been destroyed within individual trapped under the robel. Madam president , the Islamic Republic of iran strongly condemns this terrific crimes and courtly terrorist attacks. The Israeli Regime committed the flagram violation of the United Nations charter, International Law and the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. The crime committed yesterday by the Israeli Regime goes beyond mere criminality. It represents a profound theffront to the shared principle of the International Community, namely the inviability of representatives and diplomatic and counselor permises. This principle is a cornerstone upon which International Relations are built, universally recognized and upheled. This crime brutally breaches the fundamental principle of diplomatic and counselor immunity and flagram violated the 1961 convention on diplomatic relations, the 1963 Vienna Convention on councellor relations, and the convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against internationally protected persons, including diplomate. Agents of 1973, madam president , the Security Council has consistently united in unequivocal condemnation of the violent assalts on embassies and counselor permises of member states. The Security Council has always reaffirmed that such reprehensible acts regardless of motive or perpetrator are unjustifiable. Given the grave repercussions of this reprehensible act, which could escalate tensions in the region and potential. The spark further conflict involving other nations, we call on the Security Council to vehemently con condemn this unjustified criminal act and terrorist attack, madam president , its now Crystal Clear that israel, ongoing destabilized and irresponsible actions and atrocities against the nations in our region are a real threat to regional and International Peace and security. This regime has consistently demonstrated this regard for International Law, the un charter and humanitarian and human rights principles. Israel agenda is obvious escalate and perpetuate the conflict while evading accountability. It did not redline to kill civilians and even used starvation as a method of warfare. It is primary concern is the unlawful use of force to advance is apartite policies, ethnic cleansing, genocidal acts and military objectives in gaza at all costs. Despite repeated calls from Council Members, israel continues in its atrocious and genocidal acts against the defenseless people of gaza. And despite International Pressure and un Security Council resolutions calling for sease fire, israel has defied these resolutions, rather is focus remains on committing more atrocious crimes, showing no regard for International Legal obligations. Just today, this regime outraged and kill the world central aid workers in gaza, as the under secretary general highlighted, they were the heroes killed while trying to feed starving people. Regretably, the absence of accountability and the councils in action has only encouraged and even embolden this regime to continue its violation unchecked. It is high time for the Security Council to shoulder its responsibility and address the real threat to International Peace and security. The Security Council must promptly promptly fulfill its duty in response to israels reckless defiance, urgent and enforceable measure. Must be taken to compel this regime to uphold its obligations. Madam president , the Islamic Republic of iran has exercised considerable restrain, but it is imperative to acknowledge that there are limits to such forberance. The occupying regime must bearful responsibility for its consequences. Iran reserves its legitimate and inhered right under International Law and the United Nations charter to take a decisive response to such reprehensive. Acts. Madam president , the representative of the United States and United Kingdom once again tried to deny its responsibility for the Current Situation in syria and broad region by falsey blaming iran. Iran strongly rejects these allegations. Iran is never seeking to contribute to the spillover of the conflict in the region, nor does it escalate or aspirate the tension to the entire region. Despite expressing. And over the speelover of the tension in the region, the United States tries to misuse the situation to destabilize syria and the region. The United States is responsible for all crimes committed by the israel regime. The savage and genocide acts in gaza could not be happened without explicit consent and comprehensive political, financial and military support as well as partnership from the United States. Ironically, the United States talks too much about protecting. Civilian in gaza and also expresses its concern about the violation of humanitarian law. At the same time, it has blocked the Security Council for over six months from taking urgent and appropriate action to stop the war in gaza. If the us genuinely cares about civilians and uphold humanitarian International Law, it should refrain from blaming iran and instead compel the Israeli Regime implement the un Security Council resolution calling for a cice fire. Madam. President about the United Kingdom allegations, instead of deflecting blame onto others, the uk should face up to its mistakes and rectify its detrimental policies that have adversely affected the people of the region. The longest standing suffering of the Palestinian People persisting for over seven decades can be traced back directly to the colonial policies of the United Kingdom. I thank you. I thank the representative of Islamic Republic of iran and pass the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic. Thank you, madam president. At the outset, i would like to congratulate you on presiding over the Security Council during the month of april. I would also like to thank your predecessor, the permanent representative of japan and their team for the successful conduct at the councils business over the past month. My delegation would also like to express. Thanks to the uh delegations of the Russian Federation and china for their effort to convene this emergency meeting of the Security Council. Madam president , yet another episode in a string of israeli attacks against my country, syria, at about 5 oclock damascus time yesterday, the first of april, the Israeli Occupation forces in broad daylight have launched a barbaric rocket aggression from the direction of the occupied syrian galan, it targeted the building of the. Late of iran in the mesa neighborhood of the syrian capital, damascus. This barbaric aggression led to the destruction of the entire premises and the midom and injury of all those inside, including syrians and iranians, in addition to number of passes by in that area. The targeted iranian consulate building is located in a. Ly populated area, its full of civilians, its just few meters away from the headquarters of foreign Diplomatic Missions and international organizations, including the world food program, that in addition to a private hospital, faculties affiliated with Damascus University and the number of private banks and companies. This vital area is crossed by thousands of civilians on daily basis as it is an essential root in the city. Some of those civilians have suffered severe injuries because of this terrorist aggression, which constitutes a dangerous precedent. It is a grave violation of International Conventions and norms that guarantee the protection and immunity of diplomatic premises and personnel, and the prohibition of any attacks against them, including the viana conventions on diplomatic. And consolar relations and the convention on the prevention and and punishment of internationally protected persons including diplomatic personnel, madam president , over the past few days, these hysterical israeli attacks have also affected civilian buildings and installations in rural damascus and two areas in rural alappo and derrazour, this resulted in the death and injury of number of civilians and military personnel, in addition to the material damage to public and private property. This comes in flagrant violation of International Law, International Humanitarian law and the principles and purposes of the United Nations. These attacks coincided with attacks launched by terrorist. Groups and organizations active in northwestern syria, they used drones against civilians in the city of aleppo and rural aleppo. The israeli attacks also coincided with terrorist attacks carried out by the terrorist Organization Daesh in the eastern areas of the country. This reaffirms the existing and ongoing coordination and distribution of roles between the Israeli Occupation authorities and their terrorist proxies. Madam president , the Israeli Occupation authorities would not have committed this aggression against a protected diplomatic headquarters, protected under International Law, or an aggression against any other civilian objects such as airports, ports or residential neighborhoods, had it not been for the blind support of the United States, the latter has provided them for decades with embral of sponsorship and impunity. This enabled them to commit the most heinous atrocities, the most recent of which is the genocide and the brutal crimes committed against the Palestinian People for nearly six months. Moreover, the Us Administration rushed to claim, that the resolution 27 28 is not binding and does not impose any new commitments, this to absolve israel from its implementation or implementing the cease fire, it was a blatent disregard for the bloodched of more than 33, civilian palestinian, repeat 33, most of them women and children, this in addition to more than 173 onra of. Official and dozens of others from humanitarian organizations, we have listened today to the israely targeting that killed. Working an ngo in gaza, and this is matter that our representative, our the representative of the us failed to condemn. The Israeli Aggression also led to the killing of number of journalists, in addition to the destruction of thousands of residential buildings, places of worship, health and educational facilities, including un premises. My country, syria, holds the war. Criminals of the Israeli Occupation government and their partners in the United StatesAdministration Fully responsible for these attacks and their repercussions on regional and International Peace and security. They are also responsible for pushing the region to unprecedented levels of escalation and instability. Syria warns from any continued policy of such attacks. Syria calls on the United Nations. To shoulder its primary responsibility in condemning the repeated israeli attacks, the un must act immediately to put an end to such attacks, prevent the recurrence, hold their perpetrators accountable and ensure that they do not go unpunished. Syria stresses that the failure of the Security Council to fulfill its responsibilities due to the obstructive role of the United States under my the system of collective security on which our organization, the United Nations was founded. This leads members states to believe that it is useless to rely on the power of International Law or International Legitimacy to regain our rights. To conclude, mr. President , the Syrian Arab Republic affirms that these attacks will not deter it from its National Choices or its firm positions in. The right of the Palestinian People to selfdetermination and the establishment of their independent state with jerusalem as its capital. We will also continue our endeavors to recover the occupied syrian golan in full up to the line of the 4th of june of 1967. We will liberate all our territory from the illegal military presence and its proxies from terrorist organizations secured by the International Law. Thank you, madam president , i thank representative of the Syrian Arab Republic. There are no more names inscribed in the list of speakers, the meeting is agend attack on the consulat section of iran embassy in syria. The un Security Council meeting, the secretary general condemned the attack and International Law stressing violability of diplomatic premises and Staff Members and said that the rising attack by israel attributed to the gaza developments. Now assistant secretary general of middle east, asia and the pacific khalid kiari raceperated secretary general Antonio Gutierres uh condemnation of the attack saying the inviolability of the diplomatic and consult premises and personnel must be. Respected in all cases in accordance with International Law, he also mentioned at least dozen attacks on iranian personnel inside syria since the beginning of this year uh that while not claimed by israel could be attributed to israel and said that the continuation of these attacks as to regional escalation and undermines International Peace and security. Now is really officials spoke of more such operations in the future, the russian envoy said that israel casualties and in gaza prompted or promoted incessent attacks on targets in syria criticized israeli killing of aid workers in gaza and also condemned the attack on Irans Embassy saying its in violation of the International Law and he also added that since the the gaza war multiple attacks on syria causing casualties and warned against fair destabilizing of volatile region urging International Community to condemn the attack now chinas also them the attack and said this is in grave violation of the un charter and sympathize with the iranian government and people and it said that uh they should let impunity for such acts that would duplicate international and conventions violated time and time again must be stopped and age the unsc resolution Council Resolution on cease firing gaza to be implemented now the uk government also spoke and blamed iran in some cases but at the end he highlighted the importance of the safet of diplomatic officials and called a move unacceptable, now gayana also as for swift investigation and called for due uh caution and restraint, the representative of the us blamed iran for. Supporting the resistance groups in the region which the Islamic Republic has warned time and again that iran had nothing to do with the october 7th operation and it was decision of the resistance groups in gaza, however he called for uh the protection of the Diplomatic Missions, he also mentioned the israely attack on the recent un kitchen in gaza calling it unacceptable, now we also uh the the russian envoy also asked for the floor again uh he asked he told his western colleagues uh that he was struck by the double standards and lambassed france for not condemning israel and said that uh it would it would have been this would it have been the same if it were the French Embassy adding that in other cases the west is the first to find out about these uh instances but its different in this case and the cases against other cases which are against their policies he said uh do not call on others to stop the escalation uh and blame the west for this now iran uh thanked russia for asking for this meeting and called the israely move fagrant violation of International Law and strongly condemned the attack, adding that it goes beyond criminal criminality and is in violation of the 1961 and 63 conventions uh call uh the iranian envoy called the attacker irresponsible and said the attack could further escalate the volatile situation and that israel is seeking to destabilize the region and she also added that uh iran exercised restraint and said iran has the right to take the decisive response for the attack. 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