MINSK, 28 February (BelTA) – Belarus is shocked by the deaths of dozens of children in the attack on Iran, Belarus’ Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement issued in connection with the killing of civilians amid the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, BelTA has learned.
“In light of the recent joint U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, we strongly condemn any use of force that leads to civilian casualties, including through indiscriminate strikes,” the statement reads. “We are especially shocked by the reports from the Iranian city of Minab, where a strike on a girls’ school killed dozens of children. At this difficult time, we extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims; we sincerely mourn with them.”
“In this regard, we cannot help but ask: how can the deaths of innocent girls, who dreamed of a future, bring any party closer to resolving even the most complex political issue? We are convinced that there is no and cannot be any goal that justifies the death of children,” the ministry emphasized.
The ministry once again called on all sides to return to resolving disagreements exclusively through political and diplomatic means: “We believe the international community must make every effort to prevent civilian casualties and further escalation of violence.”
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