Ex-Iranian FM Zarif draws parallels between California wildfires and Gaza

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday tweeted that the widespread destruction caused by the ongoing California wildfires are reminiscent of the conditions in Gaza.

"Grim footage out of California is reminiscent of ravaged homes, schools and hospitals in Gaza," Zarif wrote. "It's only human to sympathize with Californians who've lost everything to wrath of nature—particularly as many there have stood with Gazans who lost everything to savagery of Israel."

The wildfires, which have ravaged Los Angeles and adjacent areas, have claimed at least 10 lives and destroyed nearly 10,000 structures. Five separate fires continued to rage into a third night on Thursday, with dry desert winds fanning the flames.