TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has intensified his diplomatic efforts to break the cruel siege on the people of Gaza. 

Amir Abdollahian underlined the need for delivering humanitarian aid to the besieged people of Gaza. This was discussed in the phone conversation between Amir Abdollahian and his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry.

Amir Abdollahian called Shoukry to discuss and exchange views on the most important issues of interest to the two countries, especially the latest developments in Palestine and the war crimes committed by the Zionist regime against the Palestinian people in Gaza, according to the Iranian foreign ministry.

Appreciating the positions of Egypt in supporting the Palestinian people, Amir Abdollahian said: What is happening in the Palestinian lands is the result of the oppression that has been imposed on the oppressed Palestinian people in recent months by the Zionist regime and the extremist and criminal administration of Netanyahu.

Referring to the humanitarian blockade of Gaza and cutting off the supply of water, electricity, medicine and food to this region, he called for an immediate action by the Islamic countries to help the Palestinian people in Gaza.

The Iranian foreign minister emphasized that the Red Crescent of the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to provide the necessary humanitarian aid, including water, food and medicine, to the Gazans with the help of Egypt and Islamic countries and with the cooperation of the Red Crescent and the International Red Cross.

He expressed hope that the Wednesday meeting of the Arab League will contain a strong message in support of the Palestinian people and condemnation of the Zionist aggression.

The top Egyptian diplomat, for his part, condemned Tel Aviv’s actions in bombing Gaza and killing civilians, while expressing his assessment of the developments in the region.

Shoukry further emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire and to stop the attacks of both sides.

He added: Regarding the sending of humanitarian aid from Islamic countries to Gaza, coordination will be done through the UN.

Also referring to the recent constructive talks in New York, the Iranian and Egyptian foreign ministers both considered the efforts of the two countries to normalize relations and eliminate misunderstandings based on the political will of both sides.

The Iranian foreign minister also had a telephone conversation with the Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov.

The two ministers exchanged views on the most important issues of mutual interests, especially the developments in Palestine.

Referring to the crimes committed by the Zionist regime against the Palestinian people in recent months, Amir Abdollahian said: What is happening in the Palestinian lands is a response to Netanyahu's extremism and the injustice done to the Palestinian people.

Amir Abdollahian pointed to the barbaric and inhumane actions of the Zionist regime in cutting off water and electricity and preventing the delivery of food and medicine to the Gazans.

The top Iranian diplomat emphasized: With these actions, the occupying regime seeks to massacre the resistant people of Gaza.

The Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs also reviewed the latest status of agreements and documents signed between Tehran and Moscow.

For his part, Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, while condemning the actions of the Zionist regime, emphasized the need to stop the conflicts as soon as possible and declare a ceasefire between the two sides.

Lavrov said: In recent years, we have seen many successes in the region; including the normalization of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the normalization of relations with Syria, as well as the resumption of relations between Syria and Turkey, all of which have been done without the intervention of the United States.

He stressed that the Americans are trying to bring all the issues of the region under their control despite the fact that the countries within the region hold the initiative.

The Russian Foreign Minister also pointed to the agreements made between the two countries and emphasized on accelerating the implementation process of these agreements.

The need to end the blockade of Gaza was also discussed in the phone conversation between Amir Abdollahian and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

In this telephone conversation, the Iranian foreign minister emphasized the spontaneous resistance against the occupation of the Zionist regime and the necessity of the solidarity of the Islamic countries, and stressed: “Islamic governments must react seriously to breaking the siege of Gaza and this war crime.”

Amir Abdollahian also clarified the necessity of holding the meeting of foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation as soon as possible.

He emphasized the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran to host the OIC foreign ministers’ meeting, which was previously announced to the OIC secretary general.

Amir Abdollahian further underlined the need to send drinking water and food to the Gaza Strip as soon as possible.

The Iranian minister of foreign affairs also emphasized Tehran’s perspective regarding the necessity of taking a strong position in condemning the war crimes of the usurping Zionist regime and ending the regime’s inhuman blockade of Gaza by the Arab League.

During this telephone conversation, Amir Abdollahian invited his Kuwaiti counterpart to visit the Islamic Republic of Iran while emphasizing the expansion and strengthening of friendly relations between Tehran and Kuwait City.

The Kuwaiti foreign minister, for his part, emphasized the constant defense of the oppressed Palestinian people, and said: “After the Saturday events, Kuwait's Foreign Ministry issued a statement about it. What is important now is that all parties try to prevent the expansion of the circle of war while reducing tensions and saving the lives of civilians.”

The top Kuwaiti diplomat said: “In today's meeting between the countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and the European Union in Muscat, it was emphasized that in the current situation it is necessary to reduce tensions. We and all those who are concerned about the Palestinian people and their rights must do their best to reduce the tension.

Regarding the holding of an OIC meeting, he stated: Kuwait supports any effort to establish peace in Gaza and supports any meeting in this regard.