Syria is Iran's closest ally in the Middle East. Saturday's meeting comes amid some controversy after Qatar, which currently holds the OIC's rotating presidenct, reportedly allowed Israel to keep its trade office in Doha open. Doha had said it closed the office on the eve of an OIC summit in November under pressure of a boycott. More than 560 people have been killed since the latest Palestinian uprising, or intifada, broke out against Israel in late September. Iran calls for emergency meeting of OIC .
Supreme leader condemns reprisals on Afghanistan .
Khatami says UN should lead fight against terrorism . Taliban envoy . Iran says worried about influx of Afghan refugees . Iran cautions Britain over hasty US reaction to terrorist attacks . Afghan population movements high as fear builds of US strikes, UN warns .