Why it matters:
Qalibaf’s remarks come amid renewed efforts by Western powers, particularly the U.S., to reshape the political landscape in Gaza following the recent Israeli aggression. His strong opposition reflects Iran’s unwavering stance against any foreign intervention in Palestinian affairs and highlights Tehran’s broader regional strategy of supporting resistance movements.
What he's saying:
Speaking at the General Assembly of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), Qalibaf emphasized that no imperialist power, including the U.S., has the authority to dictate Palestine’s future. He rejected any externally imposed plan that bypasses the will of the Palestinian people, labeling such moves as a continuation of colonial and Zionist policies aimed at erasing Palestine’s national identity.
Qalibaf also pointed out that the recent war on Gaza and Lebanon has been a strategic failure for Israeli regime despite its heavy military assaults. He stressed that Washington with it's allies, having failed militarily, are now shifting to political conspiracies, including forced displacement and foreign control over Gaza.
Key points:
- Iranian Parliament Speaker denounced U.S. and Israeli plans for post-war Gaza as colonial schemes undermining Palestinian sovereignty.
- Iranian Parliament speaker called for complete Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian, Lebanese, and Syrian territories and unrestricted humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- Iran urged independent nations and international bodies to actively oppose forced displacement and foreign-imposed governance on Gaza.
Go deeper:
Iran’s stance on Palestine aligns with its broader resistance doctrine, which rejects Western intervention in West Asia and supports groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Tehran sees the Palestinian cause as central to regional geopolitics and a unifying factor in the Muslim world.
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