As tensions flare up in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and UN Secretary-General António Guterres had a crucial phone call 📴 on Tuesday evening to discuss the escalating situation.
They both highlighted the urgent need to halt the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, emphasizing the importance of delivering humanitarian aid to those affected by the violence 🏥.
Araghchi expressed deep concern over the \"catastrophic\" humanitarian crisis unfolding due to continued Israeli attacks. He urged Guterres to leverage the UN's influence to stop what he referred to as Israeli \"crimes and aggressions\" and to ensure that adequate aid reaches Gaza and Lebanon.
He stressed that Iran is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region 🌐, but is also prepared to give a \"decisive and regret-inducing response to any adventurism\" by Israel. Araghchi warned that the United States, as Israel's main supporter, would bear responsibility for the consequences of growing insecurity 🔥.
Guterres shared his worries about the rising tensions resulting from Israeli attacks against Gaza and Lebanon. He underscored the necessity of finding a political solution to end the military operations and to provide assistance to the wounded and displaced people in the affected areas.
He also emphasized the importance of protecting Lebanon's sovereignty 🇱🇧, noting that the UN peacekeepers will continue their mission in southern Lebanon despite the risks.
The two leaders didn't stop there—they also delved into the humanitarian situation in Yemen, highlighting the multiple crises facing the region.
This call comes at a critical time 📞, as tensions escalate following intensified Israeli attacks against Lebanon, Iran's retaliatory missile strike on Israel on October 1, and Israel's threats of military action against Tehran.
It's a complex and challenging time in the Middle East, and the world watches with bated breath 🌍💔.
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Iranian FM, UN chief discuss latest developments in the Middle East
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