Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the Gaza crisis, reports said.
During a phone conversation, Araghchi emphasised Egypt's support for the legitimate and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people.
He condemned the US plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza, calling it part of a colonial conspiracy aimed at annihilating Palestine and posing a serious threat to regional stability and security.
“The Islamic countries must adopt a firm stance against this conspiracy targeting the fate of the Palestinian people,” Araghchi said, urging urgent deliberation on the matter.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty clarified his country's opposition to the resettlement of Palestinians outside Gaza, calling the forced exodus “unacceptable.”
He highlighted Egypt's role in implementing the ceasefire, alleviating the suffering of Palestinians, and rebuilding Gaza.
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Welcoming Iran's proposal for an emergency OIC meeting, Abdelatty emphasised the need for extensive consultations among Islamic nations.
Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the US-backed plan as an extension of Israel's broader agenda to erase Palestinian identity.
"The plan to cleanse Gaza and forcibly displace its people is part of Israel's calculated scheme to wipe out the Palestinian nation," Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump reiterated their support for displacing Palestinians from Gaza, urging Arab states to accommodate them.
The international community, including the European Union, has warned that such a plan would deepen the subjugation of Palestinians and destabilise the region.
Experts have criticised the US and Israel for attempting to divert global attention from Gaza's harsh realities.
According to the Gaza Health Ministry, Israeli forces have killed over 48,000 people, including 13,000 children. An additional 10,000 people are presumed dead under the rubble.
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