Zarif Censures West’s Silence on Terrorists’ Chemical Attack in Aleppo

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at Western countries for keeping silent on a recent chemical attack carried out by the foreign-backed militants in Syria’s northern city of Aleppo.

“Where is the West in condemning the chemical attack in Aleppo by terrorists? West’s pattern: chemical weapons only condemned if alleged to be used by an enemy; not an ally,” Zarif said in a post on his official Twitter account on Sunday, according to Press TV.

More than 100 people, including children, were affected after foreign-backed militant groups launched a chemical attack against al-Khalidiya neighborhood in the government-held Aleppo late on Saturday.

 Doctors said most of those admitted to hospitals have breathing problems and blurred vision. State TV showed footage of medical professionals treating men and women on hospital beds.

It marks the highest such casualty toll in Aleppo since Syrian army forces and their allies clawed back the city from terrorists nearly two years ago.

Support for eradicating terrorists, reason behind Aleppo attack

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi also on Sunday strongly condemned the chemical attack in Aleppo, saying all-out support for terrorists is the reason behind such an “inhuman measure.”

“The reason behind such an inhuman measure by terrorist groups is intellectual, political, financial and military support by some regional and extra-regional countries for these dismantling terrorist groups,” Qassemi added.

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