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Iran Warns Israel of 'Unimaginable Losses' if Syria Attacked

Iran warned its arch-enemy Israel Sunday of "unimaginable losses" if it attacks Syria adding that the Islamic republic was "standing by the Syrian people".
"We hope the Zionist regime does not make the mistake of attacking Syria, because extending the front would definitely make the Zionist regime face unimaginable losses," foreign ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi told reporters.

"Iran is standing by the Syrian people," he added.

"We have offered and will offer Syria and Lebanon spiritual and humanitarian support," Asefi said, reiterating Iran's denial that it is providing military and financial assistance to the Hizbullah.

He also hit out at the United States after President George W. Bush said Israel had "every right to defend itself".

"The United States has had a destructive role by vetoing resolutions and hence encouraging the Israeli crimes," Asefi said, referring to Washington's use of its veto in the U.N. Security Council Thursday to block a resolution calling for a halt to an Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip.

"The United States should reconsider its policies and correct its wrong attitude of supporting the Zionist regime."(AFP)

Beirut, 16 Jul 06, 11:01


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