Why it matters:
The remarks underscore Tehran's longstanding argument that the U.S. is not merely a supporter of Israel but an active participant in shaping and enabling its crimes across the region.
The big picture:
Gharibabadi linked developments in Lebanon, Syria, and occupied al-Quds to Israel's continued violations of international law.
He argued that regional instability stems from Israeli actions rather than isolated security incidents.
The Iranian official called for stronger international measures against Israel, saying diplomatic statements alone have failed to deter further aggression.
What he's saying:
Kazem Gharibabadi on X:
"Current developments in Lebanon, Syria, and occupied al-Quds have made one reality clearer than ever: the regional crisis is not the result of scattered tensions, but of the crimes and impunity of the Israeli regime."
"The Security Council must move beyond expressions of concern and general calls for restraint and adopt binding punitive measures against the Israeli regime."
"President Trump's claim that he persuaded Netanyahu not to launch a major attack on Beirut, rather than demonstrating Washington's commitment to peace, confirms the United States' direct role in managing the Israeli regime's aggression."
"If a decision to attack the capital of a sovereign state can be changed with a single phone call, the real question is why months of ceasefire violations, attacks on Lebanon, displacement of civilians, and threats to the country's sovereignty continued with Western political and military support."
Go deeper:
The comments come amid growing regional tensions following continued Israeli military aggression in Lebanon.
Iranian officials have repeatedly argued that U.S. military, diplomatic, and political support has enabled Israeli crimes across the region.
Tehran has called on international institutions to hold Israel accountable for its violations of international law and state sovereignty.
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