In a rare display of diplomatic alignment, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry have jointly called for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon.
The statement came during a high-level meeting in Tehran, where both diplomats condemned what they described as “ongoing violations of Lebanese sovereignty” and urged the international community to pressure Israel into compliance with United Nations Security Council resolutions.
The ministers emphasized that the continued Israeli presence in southern Lebanon poses a direct threat to regional stability and risks escalating tensions along the volatile Lebanon-Israel border. They also stressed their commitment to supporting Lebanon’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, with Amir-Abdollahian calling the issue “a matter of justice and adherence to international law.”
Shoukry echoed these sentiments, underlining Egypt’s historical role as a mediator in Middle East conflicts and stating that lasting peace in the region cannot be achieved without resolving outstanding territorial disputes.
The joint position from Tehran and Cairo marks a notable moment in regional diplomacy, as both nations despite differing on various geopolitical issues found common ground on the Lebanon question. Political analysts say the move could signal renewed cooperation between Arab and non-Arab states on confronting Israeli policies deemed aggressive in the Arab world.
The call comes amid heightened cross-border tensions and recent clashes involving Hezbollah and Israeli forces, which have raised concerns of a wider regional conflict.
source:mehrnews.com
