Belarus MFA condemns children's deaths

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus strongly condemned in its statement the escalation of the conflict between the US and Israel and Iran, emphasizing that 'any armed actions leading to civilian casualties,' including indiscriminate use of force, are unacceptable.

Minister Yuliy Gurevich paid special attention to the incident in the Iranian city of Minab, where, according to media reports, shelling of a girls' school resulted in the deaths of dozens of children. He expressed sincere condolences to the families of the victims and questioned how the deaths of innocent children could contribute to resolving political disagreements.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' statement called on all parties to return to political and diplomatic efforts and stressed that the international community must do everything possible to prevent the loss of civilian lives and further escalation of violence.

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**Current Background**

In 2024, the US and Israel initiated joint military actions against Iran, leading to a rapid spread of regional tensions, including launched air and artillery attacks. The events in Minab became one of the examples of the consequences of escalation and drew international attention to the humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts.

Context

In 2024, the US and Israel supported a military response against Iran, increasing tensions and raising international concerns about the safety of civilian populations.