Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson called the silence of Western countries against the repeated violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria by Israel shameful, Mehr reported.

Nasser Kanani strongly condemned Israel's attack on Damascus and its suburbs, which led to the death and wounding of a number of innocent Syrian citizens.

Also, Kanani called the silence of Western countries against the repeated violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria by Israel shameful.

He called for an immediate, serious and effective response from the international community and the Security Council to the Israeli aggressions in Damascus.

Israel launched a missile attack on the Syrian capital Damascus and areas around it.

Syria's health ministry said five people were killed in the strike, including one soldier, while fifteen others were wounded, some of whom were in critical condition.

To note, Syria was also affected by the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey on February 6.