Iran's Foreign Minister Speaks with Hamas Official, Reiterates Support for Palestinian Cause

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with a senior official from the Palestinian militant group Hamas, discussing the latest developments in the Middle East. During the call, Araghchi reiterated Iran's steadfast support for the Palestinian people and their "just cause" until their legitimate national rights are fully realized.

The discussion took place against the backdrop of the protracted conflict in Gaza and a recent memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, which includes an immediate and permanent cessation of military actions in the region. Hamas expressed its welcome of the US-Iran agreement, hoping it would contribute to ending the violence in Gaza.

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Iran will continue to support the Palestinian people and their just cause until their legitimate national rights are fully realized.

Iran has been a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The conversation between Araghchi and Hamas political bureau member Basem Naeem highlights the ongoing diplomatic engagement and Iran's continued commitment to the Palestinian struggle.

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Hamas welcomed the US-Iran agreement, hoping it would also help end the violence in Gaza.