Iran Expresses Reservations on Doha Summit Communiqué

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran emphasized that a genuine resolution of the Palestinian issue can only be achieved through a single democratic state representing all Palestinians, and clarified that it does not recognize the Israeli regime under any circumstances.

What follows is the text of the statement released by the Foreign Ministry about Iran’s views and reservations regarding the final communiqué of Doha Summit, which was held on September 15:

In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful;

With respect to the final communiqué of the extraordinary Arab–Islamic summit on the Israeli aggression against Qatar, the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran wishes to clarify its position on a number of issues contained therein.

The Islamic Republic of Iran once again reaffirms its unwavering support for the inherent right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and strongly condemns the brutal crimes committed by the occupying Israeli regime against the Palestinian people.

The steadfast support of the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the Palestinian cause is undeniable, and our commitment will never diminish under any circumstances. Without prejudice to the above, the Islamic Republic of Iran wishes to register the following reservations regarding the final communiqué of the extraordinary Arab–Islamic Summit on the Israeli aggression against Qatar, convened in Doha on September 15, 2025:

Regarding a sustainable solution to the question of Palestine and initiatives proposed by various countries and groups of states, including the “New York Declaration” on the implementation of the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, as well as the Arab Peace Initiative, which are reflected in several parts of the communiqué, the Islamic Republic of

Iran stresses that the so-called two-state solution will not resolve the Palestinian issue. In our view, the only genuine and sustainable solution is the creation of a single democratic state, established through a referendum with the participation of all Palestinians, both inside and outside the occupied territories, representing the entire Palestinian people. On this basis, we dissociate ourselves from any references to this concept and similar notions (including East al-Quds, the 1967 borders, etc.) contained in the communiqué.

As for the recognition of the Israeli regime, Iran reiterates that joining the consensus on this communiqué should in no way, either explicitly or implicitly, be construed as recognition of the Israeli regime.

Concerning the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, Iran underlines that, like all peace-loving nations, the Palestinian people are entitled to use all necessary means to exercise their inalienable right to self-determination and liberation from foreign colonial occupation. In light of the brutality of the occupying Israeli forces, nothing should restrict this right. It is also our collective duty, under international law, to support this cause. Accordingly, we underscore the need for a comprehensive approach that takes into account the interests and concerns of all Palestinians, and therefore we support any Palestinian national unity agreement that is achieved and accepted by the Palestinian people themselves.

Regarding mediation efforts and the role of the US, while the Islamic Republic of Iran appreciates the tireless efforts of Qatar and Egypt to achieve an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and to alleviate the immense suffering of the Palestinian people, Tehran underlines that the policies and actions of the US have, in practice, perpetuated and supported the acts of aggression of the Israeli regime against the Palestinian people. Given this reality, the Islamic Republic of Iran believes that the US cannot be regarded as a credible or impartial party in advancing a just and sustainable peace in this conflict.

We request the secretariat to record the reservations of the Iranian delegation in the final communiqué of the summit.