Iran's Foreign Minister Says Gaza Included in Talks with the U.S.

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, informed Hamas official Bassem Naim that Tehran is including Israel's actions in Gaza within its international discussions and ongoing negotiations with the United States. Araghchi pledged Iran's continued support for the Palestinian people and their national rights.

During a phone conversation, the two officials reportedly discussed the evolving situation in Palestine and the surrounding region, with a particular focus on the current phase of U.S.-Iran negotiations. Araghchi reiterated Iran's firm backing for the Palestinian cause, emphasizing that the issue of Palestine remains a key agenda item in Tehran's talks with Washington. This dialogue follows the commencement of the first round of technical discussions between Iran and the U.S. in Switzerland, facilitated by mediators Qatar and Pakistan.

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Tehran is discussing Israel's actions in Gaza in international discussions and ongoing negotiations with the United States. Iran will continue to support Palestine.

Both sides have reportedly agreed on arrangements and mechanisms for the subsequent stages of negotiation, building upon a memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington. Iranian officials have consistently highlighted that regional issues, including developments in Palestine and Lebanon, are central concerns as discussions progress on the implementation of agreements.

The initial point of the memorandum of understanding calls for an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. Despite this framework, Israeli attacks persist in both Gaza and Lebanon. Official Palestinian data indicates that 1,027 Palestinians have been killed and 3,280 injured since a ceasefire took effect on October 11. Additionally, 785 bodies have been recovered during the same period. The total death toll since the start of Israel's war in Gaza on October 7, 2023, has reached 73,039 Palestinians, with 173,388 others wounded. Palestinian officials also warn of escalating attacks by Israeli occupation forces and settlers across the occupied West Bank, citing actions such as killings, abuse, property destruction, land seizures, and the expansion of settlement activities that continue to displace Palestinian communities.

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The Palestinian issue will remain part of Iran's agenda in negotiations with Washington.