Eurasia Press & News
The Iranian foreign minister stressed the right of the Palestinians to continue their “resistance” against Israel, criticized President Trump’s proposal to transfer Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, and called for international sanctions on Israel. He also reiterated Iran’s opposition to the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Iranian media reported extensively on the clashes between the Syrian regime and its opponents in the Alawite coastal strip. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied reports of Iranian involvement in the incidents.
Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon claimed that Israel would eventually be forced to withdraw from the five points where it remains in Lebanese territory and that the funeral of former Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah demonstrated the extent of popular support for the organization.
The Houthis announced the resumption of their naval operations against “Israeli” vessels after the expiration of the ultimatum set by the movement’s leader for reopening the border crossings into the Gaza Strip and bringing in humanitarian aid.
Reports that the United States is increasing pressure on the Iraqi government to bring about the release of Israeli hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov.
