Mon Sep 23 17:32:24 UTC 2024: ## Iran Accuses Israel of Seeking Wider War in Middle East

**UNITED NATIONS (Reuters)** – Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has accused Israel of deliberately escalating tensions in the Middle East and attempting to drag Iran into a wider conflict. Speaking to journalists in New York, Pezeshkian stated that Iran is committed to peace and does not want to be a source of instability in the region.

Pezeshkian criticized Israel’s recent airstrikes on Lebanon and the ongoing conflict in Gaza, describing them as “genocide.” He also pointed out that Israel’s actions are the driving force behind the escalating violence, despite Iran’s repeated calls for dialogue and a peaceful resolution.

The Iranian president asserted that while Iran will defend those defending their rights, he did not explicitly state whether Iran will directly intervene in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. He did, however, reiterate Iran’s support for resistance movements across the region.

The accusations come amidst a tense atmosphere in the Middle East, with Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Gaza conflict showing no sign of de-escalation. While both sides claim to be seeking a peaceful resolution, the ongoing fighting continues to threaten the fragile peace in the region.

This latest development has raised concerns about the possibility of a wider regional conflict, with international leaders calling for a de-escalation of tensions.

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