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Iran to raise Gaza aggression with US in talks, reaffirms Hamas support: Report

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  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran will raise the issue of Israeli aggression in Gaza with the United States during ongoing talks.
  • The comments were made during a phone call with senior Hamas official Basem Naim, who praised Iran's consistent support for the Palestinian cause.
  • The discussion occurs amid a 60-day negotiation period following a memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran on June 17.

Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has affirmed the country's backing for Hamas and its support for the Palestinian cause, stating that Iran will bring up the issue of Israeli actions in Gaza during its talks with the United States.

raise the issue of the occupiers' ongoing aggression against Gaza

— Abbas AraghchiIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's statement regarding the US-Iran talks, as reported by the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency.

Araghchi conveyed this message during a phone conversation with Basem Naim, a senior Hamas representative. Naim reportedly lauded Iran's "steadfast support" for Palestinians against what he termed the "Israeli regime." State media also reported that Naim thanked Iran for its "consistent and firm position regarding the Palestinian cause."

The Iranian Foreign Minister also reportedly thanked Hamas for supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and reaffirmed Iran's commitment to an international movement supporting the Palestinian people. This exchange highlights Iran's continued alignment with Hamas amidst ongoing regional tensions.

steadfast support

— Basem NaimHamas representative Basem Naim's praise for Iran's support, as reported by state and IRGC-linked outlets.

The discussions between Iran and the US are occurring within the framework of a 60-day negotiation period initiated by a memorandum of understanding signed on June 17. Key points of this MoU include a cessation of hostilities across various fronts, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of Iran's frozen assets. The agreement also paves the way for further discussions on Iran's nuclear program and its commitment to not develop nuclear weapons.

consistent and firm position regarding the Palestinian cause

— Basem NaimHamas representative Basem Naim's remarks on Iran's stance, as reported by Iranian state media, Press TV.
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