Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s rejection of the two-state solution as a means to securing Palestinian rights, emphasizing that Iran’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause remains steadfast under all circumstances.

According to The Iran Project, peaking 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.