The Iranian embassy in Damascus is set to imminently recommence operations, according to the envoy
The ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Syria has announced that the Iranian embassy in Damascus is set to recommence its functions in the near future.
Hossein Akbari, in a Sunday interview with Press TV, announced plans to resume embassy operations without delay. He noted that assurances of security and readiness have been provided for the embassy’s reopening.
He stated, “To ensure their safety and avert any potential risks, the staff has been temporarily relocated to Beirut for a period of two to three days. It is anticipated that the embassy will soon recommence its operations.”
Akbari reported that prior to Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham’s entry into Damascus, unidentified individuals carried out looting activities in the city, including targeting the Iranian embassy.
The spokesperson stated that the embassy was devoid of any financial resources, adding that no Iranians were injured during the incident.
In other statements, Iran’s ambassador stated that Israel views the downfall of Bashar al-Assad as a significant triumph.
In a recent escalation, the regime launched airstrikes on 400 locations across Syria over a 72-hour period, reportedly crippling approximately 90% of the country’s defense infrastructure. In a further development, it has been announced that a contingent of Israeli nationals will be transported to the Golan Heights.
The Israeli Defense Forces have conducted over 60 additional airstrikes on Syrian territory, escalating their operations to approximately 800 strikes within the past week.
According to media reports on Sunday, Israel conducted a series of airstrikes targeting multiple locations across Syria throughout the night. More than 60 strikes were carried out by Israeli forces over a 12-hour period.
Israeli airstrikes have primarily targeted Damascus and its surrounding areas, with the latest assaults striking ammunition depots and air defense installations in a district of the Syrian capital overnight.
The ambassador stated that the “Zionist regime plays the most crucial and influential role in this context.”
He asserted that the current regime is resistant to the establishment of a strong government in Syria, perceiving it as a potential threat to its own authority.
He explained that the priorities of the Zionist regime significantly influence United States policies, which pose substantial challenges for Syria at present.
In a startling development on December 8, foreign-backed militants, spearheaded by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), seized control of Damascus, declaring the cessation of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. This offensive, unexpectedly initiated from their northwestern Syrian stronghold, successfully penetrated the capital in under two weeks.
Syria has been embroiled in conflict since 2011, when a multitude of armed factions, with backing from Western nations and their regional partners, initiated efforts to topple the Syrian government. In contrast, Iran and Russia have extended support to the recognized Syrian government in its battle against these militant groups.
In a recent interview, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), disclosed that the group, along with its allies, is engaging in dialogues with Western nations. He further revealed that talks are underway with the United Kingdom aimed at re-establishing its diplomatic presence in Damascus.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed that the United States is engaged in direct communication with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), despite the fact that the U.S. government has previously placed a $10 million reward for information leading to the capture of its leader, Abu Mohammed al-Sharaa.
