Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s continued support for Palestine, saying the issue remains a major priority of Iran’s foreign policy. The statement on Iran support for Palestine came during a phone conversation with Hamas political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya, according to the Iranian presidency.
During the call, Pezeshkian congratulated al-Hayya on his appointment and expressed hope that he would continue working for the Palestinian people. The Iranian president said Tehran would maintain its support for Palestinians and highlighted the importance of coordination among Palestinian factions.
Pezeshkian stated that Iran supports decisions, initiatives, and measures taken by Palestinian leaders during negotiations. He said Tehran would continue backing efforts related to the Palestinian cause while emphasizing the importance of political coordination among different groups.
The Iranian president also said that despite recent tensions involving Israel and the United States, the Palestinian issue remains central to Iran’s foreign policy. He described Palestine as one of the most important issues in the wider Muslim world and called for greater unity among Muslim countries.
The discussion also covered regional developments and diplomatic efforts. Al-Hayya thanked Iran for its continued support and said Hamas was conducting negotiations in coordination with other Palestinian factions. He also expressed opposition to Israeli policies and described Israel as a major factor behind regional instability.
The issue of Iran support for Palestine continues to be a significant part of Tehran’s regional policy. Iranian officials have repeatedly highlighted their backing for Palestinian groups and called for increased cooperation among Muslim nations regarding the Palestinian issue.
The phone conversation came after Hamas announced al-Hayya’s selection as the new head of its political bureau. The development also followed discussions over proposals related to the future of Gaza, including security, administrative arrangements, and possible political steps.
