Iran rejects two-state solution as means to secure Palestinian rights

Speaking on Friday at an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers, convened to address Israeli aggression and crimes against the Palestinian people in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Araghchi underscored Iran’s firm stance on Palestine and described Tehran’s support as “indisputable.”

“The uncompromising support of the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the cause of Palestine is indisputable and our steadfast commitment will not wither away under any circumstances,” he said.

He also dismissed the “two-state solution,” advocating instead for a “one democratic state” as the only viable resolution.

“With due respect to the views of some brotherly countries on the two-state solution, the Islamic Republic of Iran maintains its view that this solution will not lead to the realization of the right of the Palestinian people,” Araghchi stated.

He also emphasized Iran’s position in favor of a single democratic state representing all original inhabitants of Palestine and distanced Tehran from any references to the two-state framework in the meeting.

The Iranian foreign minister also highlighted the “unspeakable pain and suffering” endured by the people of Gaza during 16 months of Israel’s genocidal war, where the death toll has surpassed 48,446, with the majority of victims being women and children.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation reaffirms its steadfast support for the Palestinian people and calls for accountability regarding Israeli actions.

“The situation in Palestine, particularly in the Gaza Strip, is a matter of profound concern. This crisis is not only a humanitarian disaster but also a grave injustice to a nation that has been systematically deprived of its fundamental rights and human dignity for over seven decades, subjected to relentless aggression and occupation,” he noted.

The top diplomat also condemned the “unwavering and unconditional support” of the US and its Western allies for Israel in its war on Gaza.

He criticized Western states for justifying Israeli crimes under the pretext of “self-defense” while simultaneously denying Palestinian resistance groups the same right.

Araghchi urged the international community to reject these “misleading narratives” and recognize Palestinian resistance groups—established to fight occupation, apartheid, and aggression—as legitimate actors under international law.

The Iranian diplomat also called for “collective sanctions against Israel” and all corporations and entities that directly or indirectly support and sustain the Israeli occupation and its crimes.

He urged at least the member states of the OIC to implement such measures as a way to pressure the Zionist regime into halting its crimes against the people of Gaza and other nations in the region.

He also called for Israel’s expulsion from the United Nations, citing its repeated violations of the UN Charter, its designation of the UN Secretary-General as persona non grata, the obstruction of UNRWA’s humanitarian operations, and the unprecedented killing of hundreds of UN staff in Palestine.
Araghchi proposed the establishment of an International Gaza Victims' Remembrance Day to serve as a lasting tribute to the suffering endured by the people of Gaza, ensuring that their struggle against Israeli crimes is not forgotten.