Iran denounces US approach toward expansion of war in region
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian denounced US “contradictory” approach toward the expansion of Gaza war into the region.
In a meeting with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday, the Iranian foreign minister said that the US claims it does not want to expand the war in the Middle East region while it launches strikes on Yemen, Iraq and Syria.
During the meeting, Amir-Abdollahian also praised the “constructive” relations of cooperation between the Islamic Republic and Qatar on regional and international issues.
The Iranian foreign minister also hailed Qatar’s mediating role in certain cases related to Iran.
Cooperation between Tehran and Doha, Amir-Abdollahian said, contributes to regional and international peace and stability.
On Israel’s bloody campaign in the besieged Gaza Strip, Iran’s foreign minister underscored the need for accelerating joint efforts by Tehran and Doha towards a political solution.
The Emir of Qatar, for his part, said that Tehran-Doha ties are closer than ever, which demonstrates the two countries’ progress in advancing relations. He appreciated Iran’s diplomatic efforts in supporting the Palestinians and pursuing a political solution to end the war in Gaza.
Separately on Tuesday, Amir-Abdollahian met with Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, to discuss the latest developments in Gaza.
Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Doha on Monday as part of his regional tour that began on Friday and earlier took him to Syria and Lebanon.
During his stay in Qatar, the foreign minister also held talks with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.