Russia condemns Israeli terrorist attack on Iranian consulate in Damascus

Moscow, SANA- The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday strongly condemned the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate building in Damascus earlier in the day, denouncing the action as “unacceptable.”

“We consider any attacks on diplomatic and consular facilities, the inviolability of which is guaranteed by the relevant Vienna Conventions, to be categorically unacceptable,” the ministry said in a statement, warning of the dangerous repercussions of Israeli attacks on the whole region.

The ministry added such “aggressive” actions by “Israel” are “absolutely unacceptable and must be stopped.”

“Russia strongly urges to abandon the practice of provocative military actions in Syria and other neighboring countries, the ministry added.

Earlier Monday, the Israeli enemy carried out a terrorist attack targeting the Iranian consulate building in Damascus, which led to the martyrdom of a number of innocent people.

Rafah al-Allouni/ Ruaa al-Jazaeri

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