Iran strongly condemned Israel's resumption of attacks on the Gaza Strip, holding the United States "directly responsible for these attacks."

In a statement on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei noted that the Israeli attacks on Gaza, which began early today, resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people, including women and children.

He added that these Israeli attacks constitute a "continuation of the crimes of genocide and ethnic cleansing" committed against the Palestinians.

The Iranian spokesman considered the United States to be "directly responsible for these attacks."

He also pointed out that the Islamic world also bears a special responsibility in preventing genocide against the Palestinians.

He called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to take "serious steps" against Israel.

At dawn on Tuesday, Israel suddenly and violently intensified its genocidal crimes against Palestinians, launching massive airstrikes across most areas of the Gaza Strip and targeting civilians during the pre-dawn meal, leaving hundreds dead, wounded, and missing within hours.

The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that "404 martyrs and more than 562 wounded, including very serious cases," had arrived at hospitals "as a result of the multiple attacks and massacres perpetrated by the Israeli occupation since the early hours of this morning in the Gaza Strip."