Tehran: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on several regions of Syria, including the capital, Damascus. In a statement released on Saturday, Baqaei criticized the occupying regime's actions, stating that the repeated attacks and continued occupation of parts of Syria aim to destroy the country's military and civilian facilities. These actions are seen as part of Israel's broader ambitions amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Baqaei emphasized Iran's unwavering stance on the importance of preserving and safeguarding Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity to ensure security and stability in West Asia. He called on the international community to take immediate action to halt Israeli violations and expansionist policies. 'Stopping the Zionist regime's war-mongering and aggression against Syria requires immediate and effective action by the international community, especially countries of the region,' Baqaei stated.

Furthermore, Baqaei urged the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to leverage its existing mechanisms to compel the United Nations Security Council to address the Israeli regime's continued lawlessness and violations. The latest wave of Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple areas in Syria, including Damascus, Latakia, Idlib, Hama, Quneitra, and Daraa provinces, late on Friday.

These attacks followed an earlier Israeli strike near the presidential palace in Damascus, which Syria's new rulers condemned as a 'dangerous escalation.'