Iran urges UNGA to prioritize Palestine and Lebanon crises

October 1, 2024 - 21:50

TEHRAN- The Iranian deputy head of the Foreign Ministry for Legal and International Affairs calls for a UN General Assembly session to address Israel's activities in Lebanon and Palestine. 

Kazem Gharib Abadi highlighted the significant role played by the Iranian delegation in drawing the international community's attention to these actions. 

Gharib Abadi noted that representatives from the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the president and the foreign minister, engaged in speeches, meetings, and consultations to address the crimes committed by the Zionist regime. 

“They underscored the urgent need for the international community to respond to these issues, criticized the inaction of the UN Security Council, and called for immediate measures to halt the regime's aggressions, which is a major threat to both regional and global peace and security,” he stated.
 
Additionally, Gharib Abadi mentioned that the president of the Islamic Republic of Iran has conducted numerous bilateral meetings with leaders from various countries, delivered speeches at the upcoming summit and the UN General Assembly, and engaged with media, research institutions, and American intellectuals. 

“Discussions regarding the Palestinian issue were held in detail with both American and Arab media,” he added. 

Gharib Abadi asserted that the Iranian foreign minister and other delegation members prioritized the issues of Palestine and Lebanon in their discussions. 

The Iranian diplomat remarked that due to the hostile actions of the Zionist regime in Lebanon, which led to the death of the Hezbollah secretary general, IRGC Qods Force senior commander, Major General Nilforushan, along with several civilians, Iran will promptly call for a meeting with the secretary general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the secretary general of the United Nations, and the president of the UN General Assembly.

He emphasized the importance of reminding these leaders of their responsibilities during this critical time issued necessary warnings and called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation at the highest level.

In conclusion, Gharib Abadi criticized the UN Security Council's failure to act against the crimes of the Zionist regime in Palestine and Lebanon, despite widespread protests from numerous countries within the United Nations. 

“This inaction allows the Zionist perpetrators to continue their offenses without accountability, resulting in more innocent victims,” he concluded.
 

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