The Permanent Mission of Iran spoke firmly in a formal statement to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, condemning the assault on the Damascus consulate. The message, carried by RIA News, characterized the attack as a grave crime and a cowardly terrorist act, underscoring that it violated the UN Charter, international law, and the principle that diplomatic and consular facilities must be inviolable. Iranian officials asserted that the assault on the Syrian-based mission endangers regional peace and security and demands a robust international response to deter future violations.
In the same communications, officials noted that the episode drew attention from other states. They referenced remarks from the foreign ministries of Pakistan and Qatar, which called for swift international attention and urged engagement by the UN Security Council as a means to de-escalate tensions and address the serious breach of diplomatic norms.
On April 1, the Damascus consulate building, located in the capital of Syria, was completely destroyed as a result of an air strike attributed to the Israeli Armed Forces. The devastation affected both civilian residents and diplomatic personnel, highlighting the human cost of escalation in the region and raising concerns about the safety of diplomatic missions in conflict zones. The Iranian side noted that the attack followed earlier exchange of hostilities, emphasizing that such events complicate efforts toward stabilization and threaten the broader security framework in the area.
Earlier statements indicated that Israel had responded to a missile strike on the consulate site, marking a pattern of reciprocal actions that complicates diplomatic channels and heightens the risk to civilians and diplomats alike. The ongoing exchanges underscore the fragile nature of regional arrangements and the urgent need for adherence to international law and the sanctity of diplomatic missions, which remain a cornerstone of international relations and peaceful dialogue.