Iran Calls for Extraordinary OIC Meeting Amid Escalation in Gaza, 10 OCT

 Iran Calls for Extraordinary OIC Meeting Amid Escalation in Gaza, 10 OCT

In a significant diplomatic move, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has initiated a conversation with the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), seeking to address the escalating situation in Gaza. The Iranian diplomat has proposed an extraordinary meeting of the OIC member countries’ Foreign Ministers to extend support to the Palestinian people.

Call for Solidarity and Coordination Among Islamic Nations

The phone conversation between Amir-Abdollahian and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein revolved around the current developments in Palestine and their bilateral relations. The diplomats underscored the necessity for solidarity and coordination among Islamic nations to aid the Palestinian people. The call for an emergency meeting of the OIC aims to assess the situation in Palestine and furnish support to Palestinians against the “aggressive actions of the Zionist regime.”

Iran’s Stand on Palestine’s Right to Resist

Amir-Abdollahian affirmed the legitimate right of the Palestinian people to resist aggression and occupation. He urged for coordinated action by Islamic countries to assist Palestine and cease Israel’s attacks. The phone conversation comes at a time when the Gaza-based Hamas resistance group has launched Operation Al-Aqsa Storm against Israel, following the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem and increased settler violence. In response, the Israeli army initiated Operation Swords of Iron, leading to casualties on both sides.

Iranian President’s Support for the Palestinian Cause

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi lent his support to the Palestinian people, calling on Muslim countries to back them. Iran and Israel share a history of bitter enmity and do not have diplomatic ties. This recent development reflects Iran’s unwavering stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict and its commitment to the Palestinian cause.

Potential Ramifications on Regional Stability

The proposed extraordinary OIC meeting can potentially influence the dynamics of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Increased solidarity among Islamic nations could present a united front against Israel’s military actions. The outcomes of this development hold considerable implications for regional stability and the future course of the conflict.