By AFP More by this AuthorIran has called on Islamic and Arab countries to form a united front against Israel, as the West ramped up warnings against exploiting the volatile situation and touching off a regional conflict. Iran has insisted it was not involved in the attack but celebrated the assault as a "success". AdvertisementAccusing Israel of a "genocide of the Palestinians", Raisi said Iran will coordinate with Islamic countries "as soon as possible", the Iranian presidency website said on Thursday. Unlike Iran, which does not recognise Israel and has made support for the Palestinian cause a centrepiece of its foreign policy since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, several Arab countries have been keen to improve relations with Israel. Read: Arab support for Palestinians swellsSo far, Iran's push has received a cautious response.

Source: Daily Nation October 12, 2023 20:32 UTC