Iran calls for immediate US military withdrawal from Syria

The Iranian ambassador to the UN, Saeed Iravani, has demanded the full, immediate, and unconditional withdrawal of US forces from Syria to ensure peace and stability in the region.

Addressing a UN Security Council meeting yesterday, Iravani highlighted the ongoing suffering of the Syrian people due to humanitarian crises, aggression, foreign occupation, and terrorism.

Through unlawful occupation, inhumane sanctions, politicizing the return of refugees and IDP’s, and preventing international support for Syria’s reconstruction, certain Western countries are responsible for the prolongation of the conflict as they attempt to impose their own will on the Syrian population.

Iravani criticized the USA for allegedly supporting terrorist groups such as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham instead of combating terrorism, while also looting Syria’s oil and resources.

He stressed that the international community must not abandon the Syrian people in their struggle against terrorism, foreign occupation, and economic hardship caused by sanctions.

The sovereignty, political independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria must be fully respected. Any separatist agendas and illegitimate self-rule initiatives must be rejected.

Iravani also condemned Israel’s aggression’s against Syria and the occupation of the Syrian Golan, calling it unlawful.

He reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to a political resolution in Syria, supporting a Syrian-led and UN-facilitated process, and urged international efforts for Syria’s reconstruction and the safe return of refugees.

The ambassador criticized Western countries for ignoring Syria’s dire humanitarian situation in favor of their political agendas, and called on donors to fulfill their pledges to support the Syrian people.

Middle East Monitor / ABC Flash Point News 2024.