WANA (May 15) – Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, stated on Friday that the future of Palestine must be determined solely by the Palestinian people.

 

Speaking on the anniversary of the mass displacement of Palestinians, Iravani described the day as a symbol of a major regional tragedy, recalling the collective expulsion of Palestinians and the long-standing denial of their fundamental rights, including the right to self-determination.

 

“Despite decades of violence, war crimes, and the continuous effects of occupation, the Palestinian people have preserved their identity, dignity, and legitimate aspirations,” Iravani said.

 

The Iranian envoy emphasized that the Palestinian struggle highlights the urgent need for international mobilization to address the root causes of the crisis.

 

He pointed to “Zionist occupying and expansionist policies,” which he said drive inhumane pressures on Palestinians, including the starvation of civilians and children, and the use of state terrorism aimed at ethnic cleansing and displacement.

 

Reaffirming Iran’s solidarity with the Palestinian people, Iravani stressed that international support must go beyond mere sympathy. He called for actively addressing the root causes of the conflict, which he argued are reinforced by the occupying regime’s broader militarism in the region and backed by extra-regional actors.

 

“The continuation of this situation requires a critical review of approaches that have failed to achieve peace or justice,” the ambassador stated. “Surrender is not an option. History will remember those who resisted oppression and defended freedom and self-determination, and it will judge those who enabled injustice through silence or indifference.”

 

Iravani concluded by urging the international community to adopt a more action-oriented approach, reject double standards, and align its actions with universal values. He maintained that the pursuit of justice leaves no path forward other than steadfast resistance, which remains vital for securing a lasting peace.