‘Two-state solution’ an unrealizable promise used towards violation of Palestinians’ rights

TABNAK, May. 24 - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Iran’s rejection of the so-called “two-state solution” as a supposed means of resolution of the Palestinians’ plight, noting that the idea has only served to deepen the injustices faced by the already heavily-oppressed people.

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Date: 24 May 2025 - 10:43

The top diplomat made the remarks in Vatican City on Friday, meeting with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Vatican, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Despite being initially put forward as a purported resolution, the "solution" has, over several decades, proven to be an “unachievable promise” that has only resulted in the “increasing violation” of Palestinian rights, Araghchi said.

“Meanwhile, the Israeli regime is continuing its efforts to erase Palestine through colonial tactics,” he added.

The solution proposed by the Islamic Republic rather comprises establishment of a single democratic state across all of Palestine through holding a referendum with the participation of all original inhabitants of Palestine, including Muslims, Jews, and Christians, the foreign minister noted.

The official was echoing contents of a proposal devised by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

In his remarks, the foreign minister also highlighted the disastrous situation across the Palestinian territories, particularly in the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli regime has been staging a genocidal war and a simultaneous near-total siege since October 2023.

He stressed that the international community had both a legal and moral responsibility to act towards cessation of the atrocities.

“All countries and individuals must condemn the crimes in Gaza and take immediate action to halt these atrocities,” he said, calling for direly-needed humanitarian aid to be urgently sent into the coastal sliver.

Araghchi, who has traveled to Rome to participate in the fifth round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States, meanwhile, took the opportunity to brief senior Vatican officials on the Islamic Republic's position regarding the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

He reiterated that the country's nuclear energy program was aimed at peaceful purposes, and that the Islamic Republic maintained the right to harness nuclear energy for its developmental needs, in line with the international law.

The meeting also covered the latest developments in bilateral relations between Iran and the Vatican, as well as discussions on interfaith dialogue and peace efforts.

Araghchi emphasized the importance of ongoing discussions among various faiths towards promotion of mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence, according to PressTV.

The meeting that was also attended by Vatican’s Foreign Minister Bishop Paul Gallagher, included expression of condolences for the passing of Pope Francis and congratulations for the election of Pope Leo XIV.