MWL, OIC Condemn Attack on Iranian Consulate in Syria

Rescue workers search in the rubble of a building annexed to the Iranian embassy a day after an air strike in Damascus on April 2, 2024. (AFP)
Rescue workers search in the rubble of a building annexed to the Iranian embassy a day after an air strike in Damascus on April 2, 2024. (AFP)
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MWL, OIC Condemn Attack on Iranian Consulate in Syria

Rescue workers search in the rubble of a building annexed to the Iranian embassy a day after an air strike in Damascus on April 2, 2024. (AFP)
Rescue workers search in the rubble of a building annexed to the Iranian embassy a day after an air strike in Damascus on April 2, 2024. (AFP)

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned on Tuesday the attack on the Iranian consulate building in Syria's capital, Damascus.

In a statement, the MWL General Secretariat underlined its condemnation of the targeting of diplomatic and civilian facilities that are protected by international laws and norms, regardless of the justifications.

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) also condemned the attack, saying it violates the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the international law protecting the sanctity of diplomatic missions.



Saudi, Slovenian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi, Slovenian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with his Slovenian counterpart Tanja Fajon, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday.

During the call, they discussed regional developments and their repercussions on the region, SPA said.