Regional conflict imminent as Gaza war expands, Tehran tells Beijing
ISNA - Iranian Students' News Agency
Tue / 12 December 2023 / 10:26
In a phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the war on Gaza has now extended into West Asia, warning that the region is on the brink of erupting unless immediate action is taken to halt Israeli assaults on Palestinian territories.
Tehran (ISNA) - "The scope of the war in the region has expanded, and if the attacks on Gaza are not stopped immediately, there is the possibility that the region explodes at any time, with all parties losing control", Amir-Abdollahian told his counterpart, Yi.
"Unfortunately, the American side does not understand the danger of the further expansion of the war. The life of its ally, [Benjamin] Netanyahu, is only in the continuation of war and genocide. The situation in the region will not remain like this," the Iranian foreign minister further said about the Israeli prime minister's decision to continue the war on Gaza despite increasing international pressure.
"The security of the region is important for all of us", Amir-Abdollahian said, noting that Iranian authorities have engaged in several discussions with regional countries on this matter.
He also voiced frustration over the US decision to veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. He urged China to take an active role in halting the war, highlighting Beijing's prior constructive endeavors in fostering peace and stability in the region.
On his part, the Chinese diplomat expressed regret over the US veto of the resolution and reaffirmed his country's commitment to achieving a ceasefire and delivering aid to Gaza.
The officials also delved into discussions about Tehran-Beijing relations, with both expressing positive views over the development of bilateral ties.
The Chinese diplomat has been very vocal about the necessity of implementing a lasting and sustainable ceasefire.
China has already contributed to aiding Gaza through the delivery of crucial humanitarian aid through the Rafah crossing.
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