Alwaght- The Iranian defense minister condemned the violation of Syria’s territorial integrity by the Israeli regime, saying urgent plans have been drawn up to create deterrence against the Israeli airstrikes, according to Tasnim news agency.
Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani made the comments during a meeting with his Syrian counterpart on Saturday in Tehran.
He said such cowardly attacks that reveal the Zionist regime’s fear have been launched under the pretext of countering the axis of resistance, but are aimed at destroying infrastructures such as airports and ports as well as the food and fuel convoys.
“The important and strategic point in warding off the Zionist regime’s strikes is the creation of deterrence. Therefore, the necessary and urgent measures and planning are on the agenda to prevent that regime’s rudeness,” Tasnim cited him as saying.
He told the Syrian counterpart that the Iranian support to Damascus remains unwavering based on the long-term strategy, adding that Tehran will help boost Syrian air defense and deterrence against the Israeli aggression.
The Iranian defense minister also condemned the American occupation of the Syrian territory, saying it is in stark contrast to the international laws.
For his part, Syrian Defense Minister Ali Mahmoud Abbas described resistance, the improvement of defense capabilities, and stronger bilateral cooperation as the best ways for deterrence against the enemies.
He also condemned the US’ illegal presence in his country, saying the American military presence has bolstered the terrorist and secessionist groups in Syria.
Mahmoud Abbas further denounced the US’ support for the Zionist regime in its onslaught on Gaza, saying Washington has realized how weak Israel is.
In the latest attack on Syria, the Israeli regime struck Qalamoun mountains northeast of Damascus, injuring at least one soldier.
The army stated that its air defenses "repelled on Sunday an Israeli aerial act of aggression that targeted several sites.
“At about 00:42 a.m. on Sunday, the Israeli enemy carried out an aerial act of aggression from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting a number of sites in the southern region”, a military source told official news agency.
The statement added that the air defenses intercepted the missiles and downed some of them.
This is the 24th aerial Israeli attack on Syria since the beginning of 2024.
