TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman have addressed the escalating situation in Gaza.

During a phone call on Friday evening, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, recognized the gravity of the circumstances for the Palestinians. They delved into the multifaceted aspects of the conflict, stressing the importance of diplomatic efforts to bring about a meaningful resolution.

Amir Abdollahian, articulating Iran’s stance, reiterated the urgent need for the international community to address what he termed the renewal of war crimes by the Zionist regime against the innocent people of Gaza. He underscored the Zionist regime’s disregard for international appeals and global public opinion, urging Islamic nations to intensify collaborative efforts to halt these ongoing atrocities.

During the exchange, the top Iranian diplomat shed light on his recent visit to Beirut and the impactful statements made by leaders of the resistance.

These statements served as a testament to the resilience and determination of the resistance in the face of continued hostilities from Israel. 

These statements indicated that, in the face of Israel’s continued attacks, the resistance’s response would be more formidable than before.

The Omani foreign minister also expressed regret over the renewed escalation of the war and its adverse impact on the region. 

The conversation between the foreign ministers underscored Tehran and Muscat's shared commitment to promoting stability and peace in the region.

Both ministers stressed the crucial need for a sustained ceasefire to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. 

They agreed on the critical importance of delivering humanitarian aid to the affected population and the necessity of fostering collaborative global initiatives to address the situation comprehensively. 

The resumption of war on the Gaza Strip entered its second day, with Gaza’s health ministry reporting nearly 200 casualties from Israeli attacks. 

Israel resumed its atrocities in Gaza following the expiration of a seven-day truce with Hamas. The city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, where many civilians had relocated to from the north of the enclave, faced intensified bombardment after the truce ended.

According to Al Jazeera, talks are underway with Hamas, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, to potentially renew a pause in hostilities. However, the renewed bombardment of Gaza has complicated matters.

The United Nations warned that the ongoing conflict would exacerbate the already dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, describing the situation as a return to "Hell on Earth."

MAS/PA