The World Embassy Desk (WED) expresses its grave concern over the reported Israeli airstrikes against the Abu al-Duhur Airbase in Syria. The United States has described the strikes as an unnecessary escalation that does not contribute to regional stability. These attacks come despite repeated calls from states across the international community for restraint, respect for Syrian sovereignty and de-escalation. WED […]
The World Embassy Desk (WED) notes with concern the recent implementation of a United States naval blockade affecting maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports in and around the Strait of Hormuz, following the breakdown of diplomatic negotiations. This development has already disrupted international shipping and contributed to heightened volatility in global energy markets. The WED further recalls that, prior […]
The World Embassy Desk (WED) condemns in the strongest possible terms the military attack carried out by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran. This attack constitutes a grave violation of international law, including the prohibition on the use of force enshrined in the United Nations Charter. Reports indicate significant civilian casualties, including schoolchildren, the full […]
The World Embassy Desk expresses its concern regarding reports of external involvement in the recent developments within the Islamic Republic of Iran. WED reiterates its principled position that respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of States constitutes a fundamental pillar of the international legal order. External interference in the internal affairs of a State, as well as the […]