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Iran’s supreme leader says US complicit in Israeli crimes against Gaza

TEHRAN, October 25. /TASS/: The supreme leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, said the US is complicit in Israeli crimes against the Gaza Strip, Iran's Press TV reported.

"The US is no doubt an accomplice in the crimes of the Zionist regime (Israel - TASS) against the people of the Gaza Strip," the television channel quoted Khamenei as saying.

Iran's president urges solidarity, int'l measures to support Gaza

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday called for greater solidarity among Muslim countries to support Gaza, highlighting the international organizations' responsibility in this regard.

Raisi made the remarks in separate meetings with the new ambassadors of Tunisia, Saudi Arabia and Slovenia in the Iranian capital Tehran to receive their credentials, according to statements published on the website of the Iranian president's office.

Stronger Tehran-Riyadh ties to enhance regional cooperation: Iranian president

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Tuesday the promotion of bilateral ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia will effectively enhance regional cooperation and help resolve the problems of the region.

He made the remarks in a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi in the Iranian capital Tehran to receive his credentials, according to a statement published on the website of the Iranian president's office.

Russia: Lavrov arrives in Tehran to attend 3+3 format meeting on situation in South Caucasus

TEHRAN, October 23. /TASS/: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Tehran to participate in a ministerial meeting of the consultative 3+3 regional platform focusing on developments in the South Caucasus, a TASS correspondent reports.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirmed the minister's participation in the consultations.

Iranian FM Warns Of “Heavy, Bitter” Consequences For Israel’s Miscalculation

TEHRAN, Oct 23 (NNN-ISNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, yesterday warned that, the region had turned into a “powder keg” and any miscalculation by Israel and its supporters could lead to “heavy and bitter” consequences for them.

He made the remarks at a joint press conference with visiting South African Foreign Minister, Naledi Pandor, following their meeting in the Iranian capital, Tehran, earlier in the day, during which they discussed bilateral ties and regional issues.

Iranian, Egyptian FMs urge immediate end to attacks on Palestinians

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry highlighted the necessity to immediately stop the attacks on Palestinians and send humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

In a phone conversation on Sunday night, the two foreign ministers also voiced their strong opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement published on the Iranian Foreign Ministry's website on Monday.

Iran blames U.S. for supporting Israel against Gaza

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- A top Iranian military official has warned the United States against its extensive support for Israel in the attacks against Gaza, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Friday.

Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Baqeri gave the warning in a phone call with Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler on Thursday, in which the two sides discussed recent regional developments, particularly the situation in Gaza.

Iranian, Algerian FMs discuss situation in Gaza over phone

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Attaf have discussed the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, denouncing Israeli attacks "against defenseless Palestinians" there.

In a phone call on Thursday night, the two foreign ministers also exchanged views on bilateral relations and other recent regional developments, according to a statement published on the Iranian Foreign Ministry's website on Friday.

Iran urges regional countries to stop U.S. arms transfer to Israel

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- A top Iranian military official has urged regional countries to stop the United States from transferring arms and equipment to Israel from its bases in the Middle East, the official news agency IRNA reported on Thursday.

Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Baqeri made the remarks in a phone call with Qatar's Defense Minister Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, the IRNA reported, without disclosing the exact date of the phone call.

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