Iran Refutes Two-State Solution for Palestine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian vice president dismissed the idea of a two-state solution to the conflict between Palestine and the Zionist regime, stressing that the Palestinian people must decide their own fate through the ballot box.
Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber and Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres held a meeting on the sidelines of the 19th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Uganda’s Kampala on Saturday.
They talked about the pressing regional issues in the meeting, including the Gaza crisis.
Pointing to the confirmations by all UN chiefs that the Israeli regime has not honored any international law and treaty, the Iranian vice president said, “The Islamic Republic, therefore, rejects a two-state solution to the issue of Palestine and believes that the only democratic solution to the issue is referring to the public votes of all Palestinian people as their right to self-determination without the others making decisions for that nation.”
Hailing the UN secretary general’s stances against the Israeli regime’s crimes in Gaza, Mokhber highlighted regional countries’ serious concern about the spread of war with the continuation of the Zionist atrocities.
“These bitter and dreadful incidents have hurt the feelings of the world nations. Today, international bodies are expected to play an effective role and engage more actively to stop the (Israeli) crimes in Gaza,” the Iranian official added.
For his part, Guterres said the UN is doing its utmost to deliver humanitarian aid supplies to the people of Gaza, but the relentless bombardments have impeded the aid programs.
He denounced the Israeli regime’s plans to conquer the entire West Bank and displace its residents illegally, warning that such a plot will result in an endless crisis and the escalation of war and tensions in the Palestinian territories.
Guterres also urged that Iran should be a main pillar of the Middle East and play an active role in ensuring regional peace.
