TEHRAN – During a phone conversation with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said on Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian underscored the need for increased pressure on Israel's supporters to curb its aggression. 

He expressed appreciation for Oman's condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon, calling for greater unity among Muslim nations in addressing these issues. 

"If Muslim countries act as one, the Zionist regime will not dare to commit violations so easily, nor will the U.S. and Western countries be able to support it," Pezeshkian stated. 

The Iranian president reiterated Tehran's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Muscat, emphasizing that Oman's relationship is a top priority for the Islamic Republic. He highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation with neighboring states.

"Strengthening friendly and amicable relations between regional countries, and expanding regional cooperation, guarantee a shared vision and language to solve our region's problems," Pezeshkian explained. "This also provides a platform for collective development, promoting the welfare, peace, and comfort of our nations."

Sultan bin Tariq reciprocated Iran's sentiment, praising Tehran's stance on regional issues, including the situations in Gaza and Lebanon. He stressed the need for Western countries to abandon their double standards when addressing these conflicts. 

Oman's unwavering support for the rights of the oppressed people of Gaza and Lebanon remains a priority, the Sultan emphasized, stating, "Oman has always maintained that the continued support by Western countries for Israel's crimes is neither acceptable nor justified in any way."

Israel’s military campaign in the region has so far claimed over 42,000 lives in Gaza and more than 2,000 in Lebanon. Aside from countries considered part of the Axis of Resistance, the rest of the Islamic Ummah has yet to take any decisive action against Tel Aviv. Analysts say the impotence and inaction of most Muslim states greenlight further atrocities by Zionists.