Pezeshkian: Muslim unity vital to confront Israeli aggression
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During talks with Egypt, Iran’s president praised Cairo’s stance on regional peace and urged Muslim nations to counter threats to stability in the Middle East.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a signing ceremony with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on January 17, 2025. (AP)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that a unified stance by Muslim nations is an “absolute necessity” to halt Israeli attacks on Islamic countries.
In a phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Wednesday, Pezeshkian condemned "Israel’s" strikes on Qatar and the failed assassination attempt targeting Hamas leaders. “The Zionist regime’s behavior indicates that this regime is not committed to any framework or rule, and attacks any country at will without any consideration,” he said.
The Iranian leader praised Egypt’s clear condemnation of "Israel’s" actions and expressed hope that Muslim countries would present a united front to prevent further attacks.
El-Sisi, in turn, welcomed the recent agreement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), highlighting it as proof of Tehran’s sincerity and commitment to regional peace and stability. He emphasized that there is no military solution to Iran’s nuclear program and commended Iran’s “wise approaches” in handling the issue.
The Egyptian president also reaffirmed his country’s strong opposition to any aggression against Muslim nations, stressing that "Israel’s" recent moves highlight the urgent need for a collective and decisive response to counter expansionist ambitions in the region.
World leaders condemn Israeli strike
It is worth noting that "Israel’s" September 9 airstrike in Doha, the first known attack on Qatari territory, targeted a meeting of Hamas political leaders in the capital’s Leqtaifiya district, killing at least five party members and one Qatari security officer. However, the strike failed to kill any of Hamas' targeted leaders.
The strike drew sharp condemnation from across the world, with Qatar describing it as “state terrorism” and warning that it had “killed any hope” of reaching a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations.
The president’s remarks came as part of broader Iranian diplomatic efforts to calm regional tensions. They coincided with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's recent visit to Cairo, where he discussed cooperation and security with Egyptian officials. That trip, along with Tehran’s new agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency, underscored Iran’s bid to project stability and pursue dialogue even as Israeli attacks and escalating unrest threaten the whole region.
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