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Iran's president warns of 'irreversible' penalties of all-out struggle in Middle East

Israel desires to pull the Middle East right into a full-blown struggle by upsetting Iran to participate within the battle between Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah, the Iranian president has mentioned, warning of “irreversible” penalties.

Speaking to reporters after arriving in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, Masoud Pezeshkian conceded: “We do not want to be the cause of instability in the Middle East, as the consequences would be irreversible.” “We want to live in peace, we do not want war,” he added. “It is Israel that seeks to create this all-out conflict,” mentioned Pezeshkian, a comparatively average politician who was elected in July promising a practical overseas coverage, and accused the worldwide neighborhood of silence within the face of what he referred to as “Israeli genocide” in Gaza.

Pezeshkian's name to resolve the Middle East battle by way of dialogue got here after Israel unleashed a wave of airstrikes towards Hezbollah on Monday, marking the deadliest day in Lebanon because the finish of the civil struggle in 1990.

“We will defend any group that defends its rights and itself,” Pezeshkian mentioned when requested if Iran would enter the battle between Israel and Hezbollah. He gave no additional particulars. Tens of 1000’s of individuals have been displaced from cities and villages on either side of the border by near-daily exchanges of fireside between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. Israel has mentioned it prefers a diplomatic answer that might see Hezbollah transfer additional away from the border. However, Hezbollah, which additionally says it desires to keep away from all-out battle, says solely an finish to the struggle in Gaza will cease the combating. (Reuters)