Iran slams Israel over Gaza child deaths, calls for accountability

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, has sharply criticised Israel over the killing of Palestinian children in Gaza, calling it a campaign of “relentless brutal bombardment” and “cruel starvation”.

“These are not only morally outrageous; they are the most heinous acts of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide under international law,” he wrote on X on Friday.

Baghaei said Israel and those backing it “must be held accountable” for the ongoing atrocities.