+ ↺ − 16 pxIran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned Israeli attacks over the past several days on areas in southern Lebanon that have killed and wounded Lebanese citizens and caused damage to homes and infrastructure. “The silence and indifference of international institutions, particularly the UN Security Council, have emboldened the Israeli regime and enabled the continuation of its aggression and crimes,” he said. He also slammed the United States over its complicity in what he called Israel’s acts of aggression across the region due to its broad support for Israel. The Iranian diplomat also praised the Lebanese people for their “brave resistance and steadfastness” in the face of Israeli aggression and occupation. He said the Islamic Republic of Iran stands in “full solidarity” with Lebanon as it seeks to defend its sovereignty, dignity and independence against Israeli aggression.