TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran and Egypt have highlighted the necessity of enhancing international efforts to halt the actions of the Zionist regime against Gaza and Lebanon.

In a telephone conversation on Monday with his Egyptian counterpart, the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the security developments in the region.

According to reports from Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers called for a ceasefire to prevent escalating tensions and for immediate assistance to be provided to the homeless and displaced individuals in both regions.

During the phone discussion, Araghchi articulated Iran's stance on the regional developments and the aggressive actions of the Zionist regime, which aim to broaden the conflict throughout the region and undermine peace, stability, and security. 

Iran’s foreign minister also reaffirmed its commitment to respond to any threats against its security and territorial integrity, asserting the right to legitimate defense.

Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdel Aati, on his part, stressed the urgent need for decisive action from the international community to halt the regime's genocidal actions and called for a collective response from Islamic nations in this regard.