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people.During a Wednesday video call with Geir Pedersen, the UN Secretary-General's special envoy for Syria, Sheibani stressed the necessity
supporting Syrian self-determination, a principle that multiple Iranian officials have recently reiterated.The discussions between the two
representatives revolved around the latest developments in Syria, particularly concerning the recent Israeli regime's military aggression,
which has led to further territorial occupation.Sheibani condemned these actions as blatant violations of international law, highlighting
how Israel's aggressive maneuvers threaten not only Syrian sovereignty but also regional peace.Both representatives sounded the alarm about
the resurgence of terrorist activities and violent extremism in Syria, warning of its potential ripple effects across the region.Sheibani
emphasized that stability in Syria is vital for the entire Middle East
He argued that without Iran's involvement, the chaos could spread further, destabilizing neighboring countries and potentially igniting
broader sectarian conflicts.A seasoned diplomat and former ambassador to Syria, Lebanon, and Tunisia, Sheibani called on the United Nations
to address the violations against religious and ethnic minorities in Syria.He criticized Western powers and their allies for not doing
faith or ethnicity.Sheibani also drew attention to the plight of those displaced by the ongoing crisis in the country, advocating for
humanitarian aid and the right of refugees to return to their homes under a government of their own choosing.Pedersen, in turn, provided the
December 2024, recent developments in Syria have heightened uncertainties about the country's political future.