Iran, Saudi Arabia urge Muslim unity to end Israel's war on Gaza
Iran Press TV
Monday, 25 August 2025 2:25 PM
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud have underscored the need for greater unity among Muslim nations to confront Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinians in Gaza.
Their joint stance came during talks on the sidelines of an extraordinary session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), convened Monday in the Saudi city of Jeddah.
The meeting of the foreign ministers from the Islamic countries was convened at the initiative of Iran and several other nations to address the situation in Palestine and the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
During their bilateral meeting, Araghchi and Bin Farhan emphasized the need for greater coordination among Muslim nations to immediately stop the Israeli crimes, ensure the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, and thwart "dangerous" Israeli projects aimed at expanding into the Palestinian territory.
The two top diplomats also reviewed the state of Tehran-Riyadh relations, expressing their commitment to expanding cooperation across political, economic, security, and regional spheres.
They also stressed the important role of cooperation between the two countries in enhancing the stability of the West Asian region and shaping an order based on dialogue, mutual respect, and non-interference in the internal affairs of countries.
Israel has launched a genocidal war on Gaza since October 7, 2023, after Palestinian resistance fighters carried out the surprise Operation Al-Aqsa Storm against the Zionist entity in response to the regime's decades-long campaign of death and destruction against Palestinians.
Israel's bloody onslaught on Gaza has so far killed more than 62,680 Palestinians, mostly women and children.
The OIC meeting came as Israel launched an offensive to occupy Gaza City, the largest city in the besieged strip, sparking fears that it would worsen the already catastrophic situation in Gaza.
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