Iran says it's "grateful but won't meet those ..." because it sniffs Sisi's Gaza Peace Summit Invitation

Iran rejected the invitation of the Gaza Peace Summit, also known as Sharm El-Sheikh Summit, of the Gaza, which will be held in Egypt on Monday, October 13. Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragachi placed the development on X (formerly Twitter) and said that “Iran is grateful”, while he also added an neither President Pezeshkian, or that I can engage with peers who attacked the Iranian people and continue to threaten and sanction us. “Iran refuses the invitation of the Peace Summit in Gaza, Iran rejected an invitation from Egypt to attend the Gaza Peace Summit, also known as the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit, citing his reluctance to work with countries he accuses of aggression and sanctions. The decision, announced by Iranian Foreign Minister on Sunday night, comes a few hours before the high-level event chaired by US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, who aimed to strengthen the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Aragachi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that although “Iran is grateful”, “neither President Pezeshkian, nor can I get involved with peers who have attacked the Iranian people and continue to threaten and sanction us.” According to state-owned Irna, the Al-Sisi of Egypt invited Iran to join Monday’s discussions in the Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh. What message did Tehran sent to Washington DC and his allies? The remarks of the Iranian Foreign Minister – a thinly veiled whip to the United States and Israel – were accompanied by renewed calls to end Israeli military action in Gaza. Despite the rejection of the invitation, Aragachi maintained that Tehran supported any credible peace effort that maintains Palestinian rights. “Iran welcomes any initiative that ends Israel’s genocide in Gaza and ensures the eviction of occupancy forces,” he said. “Palestinians are fully entitled to secure their fundamental right to self -determination, and all states remain more than ever obliged to help them with their legal and legal cause.” He added: “Iran has always been an important power for peace in the region and will always remain. Unlike the genocide Israeli regime, Iran is not for Forever Wars – especially on the cent of its alleged allies – but seeks peace, prosperity and cooperation forever.” Why does Tehran take this point of view? Iran’s refusal comes in the wake of increased regional tension. In June, Washington joined Israel in attacks aimed at Iran’s nuclear sites during a 12 -day conflict, deepening the hostility between Tehran and Western forces. While emphasizing the support for any initiative “to end Israel’s genocide in Gaza” and protecting the right of Palestinians to self -determination, Aragachi made clear that Iran would not diplomatically engage with countries that he believes it is their oppression. Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran has refused to recognize Israel and has positioned support for the Palestinian case as a central principle of his foreign policy. What is the Gaza Peace Summit about? The Sharm El-Sheikh meeting, hosted by Trump and Sisi, seeks to consolidate the recent ceasefire and develop a political roadmap for the reconstruction of Gaza. More than 20 world leaders are expected to attend – although it will especially participate Israel. President Donald Trump left for the Middle East on Sunday and the moment a “turning point” for the region after the US-Brokered Ceafire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas. “The war is over, ok?” Trump told reporters before takeoff. “I think people are tired of it.” He argued that the ceasefire would hold and acknowledge the management of his administration of Israel’s offensive against “Iranian proxies, including Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. According to the White House, the momentum builds under the Arabic and Muslim states eager to resolve the years of Israeli Palestinian conflict and in some cases deepening the collaboration with Washington. What does Iran’s absence mean? Iran’s refusal to attend underlines the long -standing diplomatic fractions that still complicate the peace efforts in the Middle East. While Tehran insists it is looking for ‘Forever Peace’, the decision to stay away from the negotiating table is how divided the region remains – even in a moment of fragile calm.