Why it matters:
The statement underscores Tehran’s positioning as a leading supporter of the Palestinian cause and comes amid mounting calls in the international community to hold Israel accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The big picture:
For the past two years, Iran has employed its diplomatic capacity, regionally, within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and at the United Nations, to pressure Israel and its allies to end the Gaza war and withdraw forces. Tehran frames its stance as part of its broader support for the Palestinian people’s “legitimate resistance.”
What it’s saying:
Iran’s Foreign Ministry:
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has always supported any action or initiative that guarantees an end to the genocidal war, the withdrawal of occupying troops, the entry of humanitarian assistance, the release of Palestinian prisoners, and the restoration of the Palestinian people’s fundamental rights.”
The ministry also warned of Israel’s “deception and violations” and called on the international community to remain alert.
The ministry stressed that ending the bloodshed does not absolve the international community of its responsibility to prosecute Israeli war crimes.
Iran called for legal, humanitarian and moral accountability for those responsible for atrocities in Gaza.
The statement urged the international community to end what it described as Israel’s decades-long “culture of impunity.”
Bottom line:
Tehran says stopping the war in Gaza must go hand in hand with pursuing justice and prosecuting those it accuses of genocide and crimes against humanity.
Hamas Announces End of War in Gaza
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