Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held urgent talks on Monday to address escalating tensions in Gaza and Yemen, according to a statement from Iran's Foreign Ministry. The phone discussion focused on recent violations of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and the humanitarian crisis in conflict zones.
Araghchi emphasized the international community's responsibility to halt Israel's alleged breaches of the Gaza truce, urging immediate humanitarian aid access. He condemned what he described as Israeli "aggression" in Yemen and called for strengthened Iran-UN collaboration to stabilize the region.
Guterres underscored the importance of sustained diplomatic efforts to ensure regional security. The talks followed Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza on Sunday, which the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed were responses to Hamas attacks on troops dismantling infrastructure in Rafah. Palestinian sources reported challenges in evacuating casualties due to ongoing bombardment.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later ordered "forceful" military responses, signaling heightened volatility. The developments highlight fragile ceasefire conditions and the urgent need for multilateral engagement to prevent further escalation.
