Iran calls Gaza crisis genocide, says US talks limited to nuclear issue
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- Iranian Foreign Minister calls Gaza crisis a “continuous genocide” and criticizes international inaction.
- Tehran says US nuclear talks focused only on Iran’s program; missile program off-limits for negotiation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday described the ongoing situation in the Gaza Strip as a “continuous genocide,” warning that the destruction of civilian life there reflects a broader failure of international law.
Gaza crisis a test of international law
Araghchi said the Palestinian issue is not a passing concern but a key measure of the effectiveness of international law today. He accused 'Israel' of deliberately targeting civilian life, calling the attacks “systematic destruction” rather than conventional warfare or conflict between equal parties.
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He also criticized the global tolerance of these actions, describing it as a “moral failure” that enables ongoing violations against the Palestinian people.
Regional impact and warnings
Highlighting the broader consequences, Araghchi said the immunity granted to 'Israel' has undermined the international legal system and destabilized the region. He warned that continued destruction in Gaza could make the West Bank the next target and described 'Israel’s' expansion as part of a deliberate effort to weaken regional states and enforce domination.
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“What's happening is not a defensive measure as claimed,” he said. “It is pure aggression requiring strict sanctions and accountability for Israel’s crimes.”
Nuclear talks with US limited
On diplomacy, Araghchi said indirect negotiations with Washington had “a good start” but acknowledged that trust-building remains a long process. He stressed that discussions only covered Iran’s nuclear program, with zero enrichment demands outside the talks, affirming that Iran’s nuclear rights must continue despite military pressures.
He added that Iran will not negotiate its missile program now or in the future, calling it a sovereign defensive matter. Araghchi expressed hope that the US approach will be free from threats, framing renewed talks as an opportunity for “mutual gain” while insisting that only diplomatic channels can resolve the nuclear file.
