Salehi Calls for Immediate International Investigation in Zionist Crimes against Palestinians on Nakba Day

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi condemned and voiced "concern" over the "Israeli" killing of Palestinian demonstrators marking the 63rd anniversary of the occupation of Palestine on Sunday.

Salehi decried "Israeli" soldiers' shooting Palestinian ralliers in Lebanon, the West Bank and occupied Golan, dismissing the move as a violation of international norms and regulations. The top Iranian diplomat also called on international circles to deal with "Israeli" crimes as soon as possible.

He underlined Palestinians' right of return to their homeland, and added the recent demonstrations were inspired by a wave of Islamic awakening in the region.

The only way to tackle Tel Aviv's repressive policies, Salehi said, is through massive popular resistance.

He further reiterated Tehran's support for the Palestinian demonstrators who poured into the streets to mark the anniversary of Palestine's occupation, and said the move is the sign of a bright future where the demands of the Arab-Islamic community will be fulfilled.