STORY: UN chief condemns Israel's attack on Iran consulate in Damascus
SHOOTING TIME: April 2, 2024
DATELINE: April 3, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:52
LOCATION: UN Headquarters
CATEGORY: POLITICS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the press briefing room
2. various of Stephane Dujarric on the podium
3. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General
4. various of journalists
5. various of Stephane Dujarric on the podium

STORYLINE:

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns Monday's attack on Iranian diplomatic premises in Damascus, Syria, said his spokesman on Tuesday.
   
SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General
"The secretary-general condemns the attack on diplomatic premises of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus, as well as the reported casualties. He reaffirms that the principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises and personnel must be respected in all cases in accordance with international law. Mr. Guterres also reminds all parties to respect all of their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, as applicable. The secretary-general also repeats his calls on all concerned to avoid attacks that could harm civilians and damage civilian infrastructure. He further calls on all concerned to exercise utmost restraint and avoid any further escalation. He cautions that any miscalculation could lead to broader conflict in an already volatile region, with devastating consequences for civilians who are already seeing unprecedented suffering in Syria, in Lebanon, the occupied Palestinian territory, and the broader Middle East."

Israel on Monday launched a missile attack on the consulate building of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, killing at least seven officers.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from UN Headquarters.
(XHTV)