Iran, Malaysia urge unified Islamic response to Gaza aggression

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have called for unity among Islamic countries to confront the ongoing crimes of the Zionist regime and to prevent the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

During a phone conversation on Monday, the two leaders discussed the current state of bilateral relations as well as the urgent need to address the deteriorating situation in Gaza, Caliber.Az reports vis foreign media.

In their conversation, Pezeshkian and Ibrahim reviewed the ongoing negotiations aimed at establishing a ceasefire in Gaza, expressing deep concern over the US and Western nations' support for the Zionist regime. They condemned this support as contradictory to the proclaimed defense of human rights, arguing that it enables the continuation of the regime's atrocities against the defenseless people of Gaza.

Both leaders emphasized the critical need for a unified and coordinated response from Islamic countries. They proposed convening a summit of Islamic cooperation leaders as an effective measure to halt the Zionist regime's actions and to protect the lives of those suffering in Gaza.

Background

Since October 2024, tensions in Gaza have escalated, with ongoing violence and a dire humanitarian crisis. The international community has been divided in its response, with Western countries largely supporting Israel, while many Islamic nations call for immediate ceasefire and condemnation of the Zionist regime's actions. The phone conversation between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim underscores the growing concern among Islamic countries and their desire to take collective action against what they perceive as “genocide” in Gaza.