TEHRAN- Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that the Israeli regime plays a key role in lingering the onslaught on Gaza and is the sole cause of the ongoing bloodshed in the enclave.

“The Gaza Strip has witnessed the most brutal attacks by the occupying regime... The crisis in the region is the outcome of the continuation of war crimes by the Zionist regime,” Kanaani told a press conference as the U.S.-backed genocide in the besieged Gaza Strip entered its 115th day.

“Unfortunately, the international community and the United Nations Security Council failed to fulfill their duty in ending the crisis due to the United States’ unconstructive action,” he said, adding, “Iran is interested in strengthening stability in the region.”

Alluding to the remarks by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution urging the Muslim community to sever its vital political and economic ties with the Israeli regime, the spokesman said the Muslim world has a sizable capacity to counter the Tel Aviv regime and should not wait for the international bodies to take decisive measures.    

The occupation Israeli regime initiated its raucous and bloodiest crackdown on Gaza following a surprise attack on southern Israel by Hamas on October 7. 

The relentless attack on Gaza has so far left more than 27,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, dead. 

"Tehran opposed to escalation in regional tension”

Kanaani also reminded the Israeli regime of the dire ramifications of its onslaught on Gaza that have led to the spread of regional instability.     

“Iran’s clear viewpoint is that stability in the region benefits all sides. There must be an end to the war crimes, the siege, and the evil policy of displacing the people of Gaza,” he averred.  

“We do not want tensions with any side, not even with the US. We should look at the issues in the region realistically.”

‘Tehran-Baghdad ties premised on firm grounds’ 

Elsewhere in his remarks, he noted that Tehran’s ties with Baghdad are unbreakable which are premised on firm and stout grounds. 

Kanaani went on to say that the two neighboring countries are committed to widening their ties in all spheres.

Valiant ICJ decision is the first step in combating Israel’s onslaught in Gaza  

Given the recent ruling issued by the International Court of Justice, he said that the matter has stolen the limelight from all other international organizations and countries.  

Decrying crimes perpetrated by the regime, Kanaani regarded the valiant decision of the ICJ as the first step in combating the onslaught of Israel in Gaza.  

“We hope that the ICJ will take the final step in condemning the Zionist regime,” the spokesman added.