Iranian president reaffirms support for Palestine, backs Hamas-led negotiation decisions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s support for the Palestinian cause on Wednesday, saying Iran would back decisions taken by Hamas and other Palestinian factions in negotiations, according to the Iranian presidency, Anadolu reports. During a phone call with Khalil al-Hayya, the newly appointed head of Hamas’ political bureau, Pezeshkian congratulated him and expressed hope that he would succeed in serving the Palestinian people, the presidency said in a statement. Pezeshkian said Iran would continue supporting the Palestinian people “to the greatest extent possible” and praised al-Hayya’s role in coordinating Palestinian factions. He added that Tehran supports “every measure, initiative and decision” taken by Palestinian leaders during negotiations. Despite recent Israeli and US attacks on Iran, the Palestinian issue has remained a […]