Iran has issued a sharp rebuke of a U.S. proposal to assume control of the Gaza Strip and relocate Palestinians, calling the plan a \"violation of international law\" and accusing it of aligning with Israeli efforts to \"eliminate the Palestinian nation.\"
The criticism came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to \"take control of Gaza\" and resettle residents during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the proposal as \"astonishing,\" arguing it undermines Palestinian self-determination and contravenes UN principles.
\"This [plan] is an unprecedented violation of all fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter,\" Baghaei stated, urging global institutions to reject the move and uphold Palestinian rights.
The statement highlights escalating tensions over Gaza’s future, with Iran criticizing U.S. support for policies it claims deepen regional instability. Observers warn the proposal could further complicate efforts toward a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Iran condemns U.S. plan to control Gaza, relocate Palestinians
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