Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi called on Islamic governments to designate Israel’s military as a “terrorist organization” during a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in Riyadh. Raisi emphasized the need for nations with ties to Israel to sever them and urged greater support for Palestinians. He called for a trade boycott against Israel, particularly in the energy sector, and criticized the United States for providing financial and military support to Israel, stating that the U.S. government is the “commander and main accomplice” of the conflict. The summit took place amid heightened tensions and concerns that the conflict could draw in other countries.
Iran Urges Islamic Governments to Designate Israel’s Military as ‘Terrorist Organization’
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