CICA

Iran Calls for Israel's Expulsion from CICA

Iran has urged the expulsion of Israel from CICA, saying Israel's membership contradicts the forum's goals and principles. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani accused Israel of violating international law and UN resolutions, and said Tehran has asked member states to review Israel's status. Israel is an observer of CICA, and no official response has yet come from Israel or the forum's secretariat.