Parliament Speaker reiterates Iran's unwavering support for Lebanon
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called "Israel" a vile criminal entity, listing its war crimes and saying that it "kills children, commits genocide, slaughters innocent people through blind acts of terrorism, and takes pride in such actions."
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Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf addresses the media after submitting his candidacy for Iranian presidential elections in Tehran on June 3, 2024. (AFP)
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf reiterated Iran's unwavering support for Lebanon and its government amid "Israel's" deadly attacks, which have killed at least 558 people, including 50 children.
The top diplomat denounced on Tuesday the assassination and mass murder of Lebanese people from "Israel's" violent aggression where they bombed civilian homes.
He also expressed his condolences for the martyrs while wishing for a quick recovery for the wounded.
Ghalibaf stated that the occupation has proven itself to be the most vile criminal entity in human history, emphasizing, “It recklessly kills children, commits genocide, slaughters innocent people through blind acts of terrorism, and takes pride in such actions.”
“All this comes while the perpetrators of these crimes received a standing ovation at the US Congress before the eyes of the world, showing contempt for all humanitarian values​. [The United States of] America and its European stooges underline international laws only when it benefits them and their allies. The ruling US administration is ready to sacrifice humanity for the sake of military and industrial interests as well as global Zionism,” Ghalibaf asserted.
'Israel' doomed to collapse, France calls Security Council meeting
The Iranian politician added that the Israeli regime is doomed to collapse since injustice will surely not last, adding that the international community will hold the crimes' instigators and perpetrators responsible.
“Muslim states must awaken," Ghalibaf urged. "If brotherhood between Muslims is not enough for them, they should have Arab zeal, and throw their weight behind the Axis of Resistance. The Zionist killing machine must be stopped through the cooperation of all world countries and justice-seekers of the world, especially Muslim states. Peace should be established in Gaza as soon as possible."
Following the violent Israeli aggression on Lebanese civilians on Monday, France "requested that an emergency meeting of the Security Council be held on Lebanon this week”.
“I’m thinking of the Lebanese people as Israeli strikes have just killed hundreds of civilians, including dozens of children. These strikes conducted on both sides of the blue line, and in the region more broadly, must immediately end,” French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told the UN General Assembly on Monday, referencing the demarcation line.
The Israeli occupation has escalated its aggression against Lebanon, launching attacks on the southern suburb of Beirut as part of its continued assault on various Lebanese regions and villages in the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon.
Rescue and civil defense crews have been relentlessly trying to lift the rubble and transport casualties of the widespread Israeli aggression that targeted Lebanon Monday afternoon.
