TEHRAN - In the wake of a four-day truce in the war between Israel and resistance fighters in the Gaza Strip, Iran's foreign minister has revealed that the United States has conveyed messages indicating a lack of interest in escalating the conflict.

Hossein Amir Abdollahian shed light on diplomatic communications received from the U.S. suggesting a reluctance to expand the scope of the conflict. 

This revelation follows concerns about the role of certain Western actors in perpetuating the violence, particularly the U.S. support for Israel.

Amir Abdollahian stressed the pivotal role played by the U.S. in sustaining Israel's military operations. "If it were not for the U.S. support for Israel, Israel could not have continued this war," he stated during an interview with Al Jazeera. 

The top diplomat also accentuated the impact of the Iranian president, alongside leaders from Islamic and BRICS nations, who has taken a proactive stance in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. 

Initiatives to curb the atrocities committed by the Zionist regime have been at the forefront of diplomatic discussions. This collective effort aims to not only secure an immediate ceasefire but also address the root causes of the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Against the backdrop of the recent violence, Amir Abdollahian emphasized the importance of the truce as a potential turning point. "We hope this temporary ceasefire will be the starting point for halting the crimes of the Zionist regime," he remarked. His sentiment reflects the broader international aspiration for a sustainable resolution that prevents the conflict from spilling over in the region and the world.

Israel and Hamas, under the mediation of Qatar, have reached a four-day truce agreement. The deal that was announced on Wednesday will see the release of 50 women and children held captive in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinian women and children currently held in Israeli jails. 

The truce, which commenced after seven weeks of intense war, has brought a temporary halt to the devastating airstrikes and rocket attacks that have plagued the Gaza Strip.

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