Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: Amir Saeed Iravani, Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, condemned the recent Israeli attacks on the capital of Qatar and said: "The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns this terrorist aggression and armed attacks against the government of Qatar and supports Qatar's legitimate right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity."

 

He announced this position in a statement that was officially registered under the agenda of the meeting despite the time limit and lack of opportunity for Iran to speak at the emergency meeting of the Security Council. Iravani emphasized that the Israeli attack is a continuation of a chain of aggressive actions by this regime against countries in the region, including Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iran.

 

The Iranian representative added: “The continuation of Israeli crimes and the inability of the Security Council to take decisive measures have emboldened this regime in its aggression. If a serious response is not shown today, tomorrow another country will be added to the list of victims of Israeli aggression.”

 

He also called on the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to show practical unity and coordination to stop Israeli aggression and to sever economic and political relations with this regime. Iran called on the Security Council to adopt a binding resolution under Chapter VII of the UN Charter to hold Tel Aviv responsible for violating Qatar’s sovereignty and to warn against any repetition of these attacks.

 

Arab media reported that the Qatari Foreign Ministry appreciated Iran’s stance and considered it a sign of “regional solidarity.”

 

According to diplomatic sources, Algeria, Pakistan and Somalia also called for immediate action by the Security Council on the sidelines of the meeting, emphasizing their condemnation of the attack on Qatar.

 

Western experts believe that Iran's open support for Qatar's right to defend itself could strengthen regional equations and Tehran-Doha relations.