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Iran Condemns Israeli 'Savage and Terrorist' Airstrike on Beirut, Labels It 'War Crime'

Sep 27, 2024, 08:21 PM

Iran's Foreign Ministry and President Masoud Pezeshkian have strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburb, labeling it a 'savage and terrorist attack' and 'war crime.' The Iranian government accused the United States of complicity, claiming the bombs used in the attack were provided by the U.S. Iran described the attack as a 'blatant violation of international laws' and has vowed to stand by Lebanon and the Resistance Front against what it describes as Zionist aggression.