Iran President Highlights Muslim Unity Duty, Condemns Gaza Crimes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of unity among Muslim nations as both a religious and strategic duty during a phone call with Kuwait's Emir, also condemning Israeli actions in Gaza and calling for justice for Palestinians. The Emir of Kuwait expressed his commitment to strengthening ties with Iran for a stable and prosperous future. In the ongoing Middle East conflict, U.S. official Steve Nides underscored the urgent need to end the war, secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, praising previous U.S. administrations' efforts while stressing Hamas's responsibility for the kidnappings. Meanwhile, the article on terrorism highlights India as a frontline victim of terrorism, accusing Pakistan of using state-sponsored terrorism and religious radicalization to destabilize India, with implications of Chinese support in this strategy. Controversy also surrounds American conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who sparked outrage by claiming Islam is incompatible with Western civilization, illustrating ongoing tensions in discourse about Islam in Western societies.