Iran asks Pope to use his influence to stop ‘genocide of the century’ in Gaza

The president of IranEbrahim Raisí, asked this Sunday in a telephone conversation to Pope Francisco to use his influence in the West to stop the war in Loopwhich he described as “the greatest genocide of the century”.

“The president appreciated the position of the Catholic leader on the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and asked Pope Francis, given his position in the West and remembering the countries that support the (Israeli) regime, to accelerate the cessation of these crimes”, the Iranian Presidency reported in a statement.

Raisí also asked the pontiff to “correctly explain the position of the oppressed and the oppressor” to the world.

The Iranian president affirmed that the death of almost 10,000 people, including 4,000 children, is “the greatest genocide of the century” and described the bombing of the Al-Mamadani Hospital and the Jabalia refugee camp as crimes against humanity.

“The bombing of the Gaza church and the destruction of the heritage of the Palestinian nation is one of the examples of apartheid practices not only against Palestinian Muslims but against other divine religions, which is carried out with the support of the United States. and several European countries”Raisi said.

The Iranian president considered that support for the oppressed people of Palestine “It is the practice of the teachings of all Abrahamic religions, including Christianity.”

Pope Francis asked today, “In the name of God”a ceasefire, in Gaza and that all possible paths be sought to avoid an extension of the conflict, in an appeal after the prayer of the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square.

Iran defends the Palestinian cause and is a staunch enemy of Israel, a country with which it maintains a covert war with cyberattacks, assassinations and sabotage.

Tehran welcomed its ally Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, but denied involvement in it.