Iranian consulate in Aleppo attacked by militants; staff safe, Iran vows legal action.

Iran strongly condemned an attack on its consulate in Aleppo, Syria, by militant groups including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that all staff are safe but that Iran will take serious legal action against the violation of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. The militants have launched a major offensive in Aleppo and Idlib provinces, leading to clashes with Syrian government forces.

November 30, 2024
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