President Pezeshkian Emphasizes Gaza Children’s Suffering in National Children’s Day Message

Tehran, The Gulf Observer: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used the occasion of Iran’s National Children’s Day to draw attention to the suffering of children in Gaza. In a message posted on his official account on the X platform on Monday, President Pezeshkian called for global recognition of children’s rights to safety and peace, even amidst the turmoil of war.

“The world should be a safe place for children,” Pezeshkian emphasized in his message, stating that all children deserve the right to live happily and peacefully, despite the chaos in today’s world.

The president expressed deep sorrow over the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where estimates suggest that more than 11,000 children have lost their lives over the past year due to the Israeli military campaign. He lamented that this year’s Children’s Day has become a “bitter occasion” for the Iranian people, as the tragedy in Gaza continues to unfold.

President Pezeshkian’s message underscores Iran’s concern over the humanitarian crisis affecting Palestinian children, calling for urgent global efforts to protect their lives and ensure their well-being amidst the ongoing conflict.