TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has called on Islamic countries to unite in imposing economic sanctions and cutting off critical resources to the Israeli regime.

Speaking at a meeting with ambassadors from Islamic nations on Tuesday, Qalibaf stressed the importance of coordinated efforts to condemn Israel's actions on the international stage.

In his remarks, Qalibaf urged Islamic nations to leverage their influence in global forums to hold Israel accountable for its ongoing aggression in Gaza and Lebanon. He argued that the Zionist regime should not be allowed to exploit the resources of Islamic countries while committing atrocities against Muslim populations.

“This regime must not be permitted to exploit the resources of Islamic nations to commit crimes against our Muslim brothers and sisters,” Qalibaf declared, calling for immediate action. “Islamic countries should act in coordination to leverage favorable international avenues, condemn the crimes of the Zionist regime, and enforce a ceasefire.”

One of the key actions Qalibaf proposed is the imposition of economic sanctions on Israel, alongside cutting off the vital financial and logistical lifelines that sustain the regime. He emphasized that such measures would serve as an effective tool in curbing Israel's military operations and influence in the region.

Qalibaf highlighted the critical role that ambassadors of Islamic countries could play in this effort. He urged them to lobby their respective governments to extend support for the oppressed people of Gaza and Lebanon. "The ambassadors have a unique responsibility to advocate for the Palestinian and Lebanese people at home and abroad," he said.

The Iranian Parliament speaker went on to discuss the current state of Israel, noting that the regime is facing growing internal unrest and external security threats, which, according to him, put its very existence at risk. “The sinister regime finds itself grappling with internal protests and external security threats, placing its illegitimate existence at risk of collapse," Qalibaf observed. 

In this crucial moment, he continued, Islamic countries have a significant moral obligation to respond to the Zionist regime’s escalating violence. “Muslims and Islamic nations bear a significant responsibility to respond in this critical moment,” Qalibaf said, urging them to act swiftly.

Qalibaf also pointed to the ongoing acts of Israeli aggression in the region, describing the situation as dire. He criticized the Zionist regime for plunging the region into “bloodshed and chaos.”

“The Zionist regime, backed by some nations, is perpetrating violence with the intent of altering the region’s geopolitical landscape. All the while, it remains unaccountable to any authority,” Qalibaf added, warning that Israel's actions pose a threat to regional stability.

He also cautioned against remaining silent in the face of Israeli crimes, stating that indifference only emboldens the regime’s violence. “The occupiers have shown that they do not understand the language of dialogue. Silence and indifference only bring their barbaric nature to the fore,” Qalibaf warned.

Finally, Qalibaf reiterated Iran's unwavering support for the Resistance movements fighting against Israeli occupation. He also noted that Iran is actively pursuing diplomatic channels to further isolate Israel.