Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hopped on a call Monday to chat about the latest in Gaza and Yemen. Here’s what went down:
- Ceasefire Concerns: Araghchi urged the global community to step up and stop what he called Israel’s repeated breaches of the Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, ensuring lifesaving aid reaches civilians stuck in the conflict zone.
- Yemen Crisis: He also spotlighted Yemen, condemning ongoing military aggression and calling for united UN–Iran efforts to stabilize the country and the wider region.
- UN’s Take: Guterres backed the push for continued diplomatic talks, stressing that dialogue is key to long-term security and peace in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, tensions flared on the ground: the Israel Defense Forces reported air strikes in southern Gaza after accusing Hamas of breaking the ceasefire near Rafah. Palestinian sources say those strikes made it almost impossible for medics to reach affected areas.
Back in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conferred with top security officials and vowed a “strong” response, keeping things on edge.
As digital-savvy young people in South Asia and Southeast Asia keep an eye on humanitarian updates, the call between Araghchi and Guterres shows major players are still betting on diplomacy. 🤝
Reference(s):
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