SANA - Syrian Arab News Agency

Damascus, SANA-Health Ministry announced on Tuesday that a number of Syrians were among the victims from the Israeli aggression that targeted the Iranian Consulate yesterday.

“The number of Syrian citizens martyred in the Israeli aggression reached 4 in addition to 13 ones injured, the majority of them are serious,” Health Minister Hasan Ghabbash said in a statement.

He added that when the aggression took place, the ambulance system responded immediately and offered service to the citizens in the place.

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Damascus, SANA- Speaker of the People’s Assembly Hammouda Sabagh met on Tuesday Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia in Damascus, Tigran Gevorgian.

Sabbagh stressed the importance of relations which gather Syria and Armenia and the need for boosting them in all domains, particularly in the parliamentary one in addition to the economic domain.

He added that the terrorist war to which Syria has been exposed during the last years is nothing but a desperate attempt by international criminal powers to affect the Syrian stances.

Ambassador Gevorgian, for his part, described as “strong and deeply-rooted” the relations between Syria and Armenia.

He condemned the Israeli aggression on Gaza and the Israeli latest attack on the Iranian consulate.

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New York, SANA-Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Qusay Al-Dahhak, said that Syria pays great attention to making the Middle East free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction due to its importance in maintaining regional and international peace and security, stressing that the only obstacle preventing this from being achieved is rejection of the Israeli entity to join relevant international agreements and submit  its facilities to the observation of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

“This session is being held in light of the dangerous conditions our region is witnessing as a result of the continued Israeli occupation of Arab lands and its continuation of committing various violations, the most horrific atrocities, including genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity for the 179th day against the Palestinian people in  Gaza Strip, in addition to its repeated attacks on Syrian territory, the most recent of which was the attack against the Iranian consulate in a crowded areaof civilians in Damascus, which led to the martyrdom and injury of a number of civilians and caused huge material damage,” Al-Dahhak said in a statement on Tuesday before the United Nations Disarmament Commission.

He added that targeting a diplomatic area, which is protected by conventions and international laws, and before it, many civilian facilities and inhabited residential buildings with innocent civilians, affirms the reality of the Zionist entity, which does not give any consideration to international law and the United Nations Charter.

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Islam, Abad, SANA- Pakistan strongly condemned the attack on the Consular Section of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, Syria.

“We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and the people and the Government of Iran,” Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The statement added that the attack is an unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of Syria and undermines its stability and security. It is a violation of international law and the UN Charter. Attacks against diplomats or diplomatic facilities are also illegal under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961.

“The irresponsible act of the Israeli forces is a major escalation in an already volatile region. We call on the UN Security Council to prevent Israel from its adventurism in the region and its illegal acts attacking its neighbors and targeting foreign diplomatic facilities,” the statement concluded.

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Damascus, SANA-Prime Minister, Hussein Arnous, visited the Islamic Republic of Iran Chancery in Damascus, expressing the Syrian government’s condemnation of  the Israeli terrorist aggression that targeted the Iranian consulate building and left a number of martyrs.

During a meeting with the Iranian ambassador in Damascus, Hussein Akbari, Arnous expressed his condolences for the martyrs who passed away as a result of the aggression, wishing mercy and peace for their pure souls and a speedy recovery for the wounded.

He stressed that what has happened will not affect the will of people and the regional countries to fortify their sovereignty and national independent decision and restore their rights.

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Capitals, SANA- Many countries condemned the Israeli aggression that targeted the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, stressing that targeting diplomatic headquarters was a flagrant violation of international laws and the Vienna Conventions related to diplomatic relations.

“Targeting diplomatic headquarters and missions constitutes a described violation of international law, and a serious violation of the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations, which guarantee the immunity and inviolability of diplomatic headquarters”, National News Agency quoted the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants as saying in its condemnation of the aggression.

The Ministry affirmed that this dangerous escalation in violation of international laws and norms inevitably threatens regional and international peace and security.

The Lebanese Ministry offered its sincere condolences to the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to the wounded.

“This bombing is considered a blatant assault on the sovereignty of Syrian territory and a flagrant violation of all international laws and norms, especially those that grant protection to diplomatic missions and safety to their members”, KUNA quoted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait as saying in statement.

The Ministry renewed its call to the international community and the Security Council to assume their responsibilities in taking measures and making the necessary efforts, in a way that preserves the safety and stability of the countries of the region and reduces tension and escalation.

In turn, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs condemned the Israeli aggression, and the ministry’s official spokesman, Sufyan Al-Qudah, said that targeting the Iranian consulate in Damascus represents a serious violation of international law and an attack on the sanctity of diplomatic headquarters protected under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

“Pakistan strongly condemns the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus”, the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

The Ministry stressed that this attack constitutes an unacceptable violation of Syrian sovereignty and undermines its stability and security.

“This attack is a violation of international law and the UN Charter, and attacks on diplomats or diplomatic targets are illegal under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961”, the statement added.

The statement called on the UN Security Council to prevent the Israeli entity from adventurous behavior in the region and its illegal actions against its neighbors and targeting foreign diplomatic targets.

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Beijing and Cairo, SANA- China condemned the Israeli aggression on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, stressing the necessity of respecting Syria’s sovereignty and the sanctity of diplomatic institutions.

“China condemns this attack… It is highly unacceptable to violate the security of diplomatic institutions, and Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity must be respected”, AFP quoted Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin as saying.

In turn, Egypt condemned the Israeli aggression on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, expressing its full solidarity with Syria.

“We categorically reject the attack on diplomatic facilities under any justification, and we stand in solidarity with our sister Syria in respecting its sovereignty, territorial integrity and its brotherly people”, Ahmed Abu Zeid, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said through his account on X website.

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Occupied Jerusalem, SANA- A number of Palestinians were injured and others were arrested on Tuesday as Israeli occupation forces stormed several areas in the West Bank.

Wafa News Agency reported that the occupation forces stormed Qalandiya camp and Kafr Aqab neighborhood, north of Jerusalem, amidst opening fire and poison gas bombs, causing the injury of many Palestinians and many suffocation cases, in addition to arresting seven young men.

The occupation forces also raided the Old City of Nablus and shot a young man and arrested him, while the occupation soldiers stormed al-Aqsa Mosque and arrested another Palestinian.

The occupation forces arrested 18 Palestinians, including a child and a wounded man, during their storming of Jabal Street area, the towns of Battir and Husan in Bethlehem, the village of Deir Ibzi in Ramallah, and the towns of Beit Ummar and Sa’ir in Hebron.

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Tehran, SANA- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has announced that he had sent a message to the US administration through the Chargé d’affaires of the Swiss Embassy in Tehran against the backdrop of the Israeli aggression on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, stressing that Washington must be held accountable.

“The director of the US Department in Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Chargé d’affaires at the Swiss Embassy whose country represents US interests in Tehran. During the meeting, the dimensions of this terrorist attack and the Zionist crime were clarified and the responsibility of the US administration was emphasized”, Amir Abdollahian published on his page on X platform.

“An important message was sent to the US government, as a supporter of the Zionist entity and the US must bear this responsibility”, Amir Abdollahian noted.

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Occupied Jerusalem, SANA -A number of Palestinians were martyred and others were injured on Tuesday at dawn in a bombing by Israeli occupation aircraft of a house in Rafah city, southern Gaza Strip.

Wafa Agency reported that the occupation aircraft bombed a house west of the city, causing the martyrdom of 6 Palestinians including two children, and wounding many others.

The number of martyrs since the beginning of the Israeli aggression launched against the besieged Gaza Strip for the 178th   day has risen to 32,851 martyrs while about 75,392 have been wounded and a large number of victims are still under the rubble.

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Havana, Caracas, SANA- Cuba has strongly slammed the Israeli aggression on Iranian consulate in Damascus, warning of the consequences of these acts that violate the Syrian sovereignty and the international law.

“We strongly condemn Israel’s attack on Iran’s diplomatic facilities in Damascus in flagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty and International Law. These unacceptable actions increase the risk of escalation and regionalization of the conflict with unpredictable consequences,” Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, said in a post on the X platform.

In turn, Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Ivan Gil Pinto, also condemned the Israeli aggression, stressing his country’s solidarity with the peoples and governments of Iran and Syria.

Venezuela strongly condemns the attack launched by “Israel” on the Iranian consulate, which stressed the irrationality of the Zionist entity, which has become the largest source of instability in the region, according to a statement quoted by Radio Havana Cuba website.

Minister Gil Pinto, affirms Venezuela’s solidarity with the peoples and governments of Iran and Syria.

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Baghdad, SANA- Syria and Iraq have discussed bolstering relations binding the two brotherly peoples.

That came during a meeting that brought together Iraqi Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Ahmed Jassim Al-Asadi and Syria’s Ambassador in Baghdad, Sattam Jadaan Al-Dandah.

“Minister Al-Asadi has affirmed Iraq’s support for Syria in restoring its Arab and regional role, in addition to restoring security and stability to all its regions”, Iraqi Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs said in a statement to SANA correspondent in Baghdad.

The statement underscored the necessity of regulating the situation of Syrian workforce in accordance with the laws and Iraqi labor market.

In turn, Ambassador al-Dandah underlined in a statement to SANA the importance of brotherly relations binding the two countries, expressing keenness to confront common challenges which requires intensifying bilateral cooperation and uplifting it to the level that meets the ambitions of the two brotherly peoples.

Al-Dandah went on saying that the meeting discussed the situation of the Syrian community in Iraq, and the necessity of resolving the problems facing them there, noting that Syrian community plays an important and major role in various fields.

He added that the meeting also highlighted the necessity of providing facilitations to Syrians coming to work, and ensuring approvals and entry visas in application of the principle of reciprocity.

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Riyadh, SANA-Saudi Arabia has expressed its condemnation and scrupulous rejection of Israeli aggression on Iranian consulate building in Damascus.

“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns the targeting of the Iranian consulate building in the Syrian capital, Damascus, and expresses its categorical rejection of targeting diplomatic facilities for any justification, and under any pretext, which is a violation of international diplomatic laws and the rules of diplomatic immunity,” a statement by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs published on the X platform Tuesday said.

In turn, Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi expressed his condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of the Iranian consulate building.

He reiterated the importance of adhering to international laws, treaties and diplomatic immunities.

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Moscow, SANA- The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday strongly condemned the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate building in Damascus earlier in the day, denouncing the action as “unacceptable.”

“We consider any attacks on diplomatic and consular facilities, the inviolability of which is guaranteed by the relevant Vienna Conventions, to be categorically unacceptable,” the ministry said in a statement, warning of the dangerous repercussions of Israeli attacks on the whole region.

The ministry added such “aggressive” actions by “Israel” are “absolutely unacceptable and must be stopped.”

“Russia strongly urges to abandon the practice of provocative military actions in Syria and other neighboring countries, the ministry added.

Earlier Monday, the Israeli enemy carried out a terrorist attack targeting the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, which led to the martyrdom of a number of innocent people.

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Baghdad, SANA- The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

INA news agency quoted a Foreign Ministry statement as saying that “it expresses its condemnation of the targeting of the Iranian diplomatic mission in the Syrian capital, Damascus, today by the Israeli occupation forces.

The statement added that “this attack represents a clear and flagrant violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty,” warning of the danger of compromising the security of diplomatic missions that have diplomatic immunity under international law.

The Foreign Ministry called on the international community to “take urgent action to halt the killing and destruction in Gaza and the ongoing targeting of Syrian territory.”

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Tehran, SANA- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the Israeli terrorist attack that targeted the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, stressing that it is a flagrant violation of international laws.

Kanaani said in a statement Tuesday “this act should be condemned in strongest terms by international community and United Nations, and the necessary measures must be taken against the aggressor”

Kanaani underlined that all the aspects of this abhorrent act are under investigation, and the aggressor Zionist entity will be held responsible for the consequences thereof.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman underscored that Iran reserves the right to take countermeasures against the attack and will make a decision as to how to punish the aggressor.

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Abu Dhabi, SANA- The United Arab Emirates(UAE) has condemned the Israeli terrorist attack that targeted Iranian consulate building in Damascus.

“The United Arab Emirates condemns targeting Iranian diplomatic mission in Damascus”, Emirati news agency “WAM” quoted Foreign Affairs Ministry as saying in a statement.

Earlier Monday, the Israeli enemy carried out a terrorist attack targeting Iranian consulate building in Damascus, leaving a number of martyrs.

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Occupied Jerusalem, SANA- Following are the latest developments of Operation “al-Aqsa Flood” launched by the Palestinian resistance on October 7, in response to the attacks launched by the Israeli occupation on the war-ravaged Gaza Strip:

-Palestinian media: 6 martyrs, including two children in Israeli aircraft bombing of a house in Rafah city, southern Gaza Strip

Muscat, SANA- The Sultanate of Oman has condemned the Israeli terrorist attack that targeted the Iranian consulate in Damascus, stressing that it is a violation of the sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic and all international diplomatic laws and immunities, calling for the protection and preservation of diplomatic and consular missions.

In a statement cited by the official Oman News Agency, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to stop the escalation in the region, voicing rejection of the aggression and other actions that threaten security and stability.

The statement expressed condolences to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.

Earlier Monday, the Israeli enemy carried out a terrorist attack targeting the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, which led to the death of a number of innocent people.

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Damascus, SANA-Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Fayssal Mikdad, accompanied by a delegation of the ministry, visited on Monday the chancery of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus to check on the safety of its staff in the wake of the brutal Israeli terrorist aggression that targeted the Iranian Consulate building in Damascus.

During the visit, Minister Al- Mikdad made a telephone call with Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, in which he expressed Syria’s strong condemnation of this fascist aggression against the diplomatic building, and the Syrian Arab Republic’s standing by the Islamic Republic of Iran in the face of the attacks it is being exposed to, these attacks that express a state of the hysteria to which the Zionist entity is going through as a result of its miserable failure in its war against the Palestinian people in Gaza.

For his part, Minister Abdullahian expressed his thanks and appreciation to Minister Mikdad for his quick initiative to stand alongside his brothers in the Iranian embassy in Damascus, which represents a strong message of support and stresses once again that Syria and Iran stand together in the face of Israeli barbarism that has exceeded all limits.

In a press statement at the conclusion of the visit, Mikdad stressed that the Israeli occupation entity will not be able to affect the relations between Iran and Syria, expressing his condemnation of the Israeli terrorist attack that targeted the Iranian consulate building.

 “We, at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, affirm once again that Israel cannot affect the relationship between the Syrian Arab Republic and the Islamic Republic of Iran.” Mikdad said. 

He added “We have said for a long time that “Israel,” the racist entity, is a symbol of terrorism in this world, and the massacres committed by the Zionists, especially in Gaza Strip, indicate that they are not human, and indicate that they are fighting people wherever they are, and this matter is also reflected in those who support “Israel”, especially in the United States of America.”

Mikdad described the Israeli attack that targeted the Iranian consulate building in Damascus as heinous terrorist act that led to the martyrdom of a number of innocent people, indicating that targeting embassies is prohibited under international law, and we strongly condemn this criminal act carried out by the Zionist enemy.

For his part, Iran’s ambassador in Damascus, Hussein Akbari, affirmed  that the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate reflects the reality of the Zionist entity, which does not recognize any international laws and does everything inhumane to achieve what it wants.

Akbari stressed that Iran continues to stand by the resistant peoples and is not afraid of the crimes and attacks of the usurping Zionist entity, noting that there is a responsibility on international institutions and organizations to stop Zionist crimes that violate international law.

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