Why It Matters:
The developments in the West Asia region in recent years led to Operation Al-Aqsa Storm on October 7, 2023. The region was pregnant with important developments in which major powers, including Russia, sought to maintain their positions.
The Big Picture:
During the meeting, the parties emphasized the importance of a sustainable ceasefire and unconditional access to humanitarian aid in Gaza and stressed the need for effective implementation of international solutions, including UN resolutions. The meeting took place at a time when regional developments and humanitarian crises in West Asia are changing rapidly, and the need for international cooperation to resolve these issues is felt more than ever.
Key Points:
• Review of the ongoing crises in the occupied Palestinian territories, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.
• Emphasizing the need for access to humanitarian aid in Gaza and the importance of a sustainable ceasefire.
• Close cooperation between Iran and Russia in international institutions.
Go Deeper:
As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, these consultations with Russia can be seen as cooperation between Tehran and Moscow to prevent major power interference in the region and maintain its stability. At the same time, Russia will assume the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in October.
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