China, Iran Strongly Condemn U.S, Western-backed Houla Massacre

China and Iran on Monday condemned Houla massacre in Syria.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Liu Weimin, said that China was deeply shocked by the attacks targeting civilians in Houla area, particularly women and children, and that it calls for opening an immediate investigation into this incident and to hold its perpetrators accountable.

He added that China calls on all sides in Syria to adhere immediately and completely to the UN Security Council decision and the six point plan of UN envoy to Syria Kofi Annan, urging them to actively uphold their obligations to cease violence, protect civilians, and exert mutual efforts to decrease tension and support a political resolution to the Syrian issue.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast condemned the terrorist acts in Houla village, in Syria, which claimed the lives of a number of innocent civilians, asserting that these acts aim at creating chaos and instability in Syria as their perpetrators seek to prevent any peaceful solutions.

In a statement, Mehmanparast expressed condemnation of this act, asserting the necessity of uncovering those who committed it and holding them accountable.

He expressed confidence that the foreign interference and terrorist acts which target the Syrian people are doomed to failure.

He expressed support to the Syrian people and the reform process launched by President Bashar al-Assad, warning against the attempts to foil the plan of the UN Envoy to Syria, Kofi Annan. “These attempts will lead for no result,” he said.