Iran Press/ America: In an Exclusive interview with the American magazine, Newsweek, Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani emphasized that the prolongation of the Gaza war has increased the cost of supporting the Israeli regime in the United States; so, the US should limit the support to stop being a victim of Israeli officials’ ambitions.
Washington offered support to Benjamin Netanyahu's government within hours of the incursion that saw 1,400 Israelis killed on October 7.
But as Netanyahu's forces continue to pursue a relentless air-raid campaign on Gaza, one of which resulted in the death of three hostages, Biden now faces widespread global pressure to push Israel into a ceasefire.
Iran's envoy to the UN warned Biden's failure to end the conflict would hinder his 2024 election campaign and fuel more hostility against US targets in the Middle East.
He said: "Israel has increasingly become a burden for America in terms of material, political, and, notably, moral and reputational costs on the global stage.
Iran’s unwavering stance advocating for an immediate and enduring ceasefire signifies a cessation of bombings and the tragic massacre of civilians in Gaza. The war between the resistance and Israel will persist until the occupation ends; however, it should remain confined to the battleground and not encroach upon civilians.
Iravani added that Netanyahu finds his political future tied to the continuation of the war on Gaza, while President Biden perceives his reelection prospects entwined with bringing an end to the hostilities. This conflict of interests becomes increasingly unmanageable as the war persists, posing a significant challenge.
Regarding the US role in the West Asi region, Iravani said: "We believe that the United States ought to conduct a comprehensive reassessment of its national security strategy concerning the Middle East. Twenty-two years ago, the U.S. led an invasion of Afghanistan with Security Council authorization, aiming to dismantle Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. What transpired? The outcome entailed exorbitant material costs amounting to trillions, the loss of thousands of lives and countless disabled individuals, the erosion of the American military and intelligence apparatus’s credibility, and ultimately culminated in an agreement with the Taliban facilitating their return to power in Afghanistan."
Iran's UN envoy concluded that the US government must arrive at a strategic conclusion as to whether continuing the wrong and already proven failed policies aligns with its interests, or if charting a new course is necessary. The decision ultimately rests in their hands. 219
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