TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister
Mohammad Javad Zarif called on the Muslim
nations to set aside difference when it comes
to supporting Palestine.
A delegation of the Hamas faction in the Palestinian parliament, headed by
Mahmoud al-Zahar, held a meeting with Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran on
Sunday to discuss the latest developments concerning Palestine.
In the meeting, Zarif said the Muslim countries, despite some differences,
should unite on the issue of supporting Palestine in order to prevent abuses.
“Unfortunately, efforts to counter the Resistance movement are made from
inside the Muslim world today. These pressures are also placed on all countries
and Muslim movements,” the Foreign Ministry’s website quoted him as saying.
“Supporting Palestine is a basic policy of the Islamic Republic,” Zarif
added, expressing hope that some regional governments that have pinned their
hopes on the support of the Zionists and the US would return to the Muslim world
and realize that Zionists are no real friend or partner for anybody.
Al-Zahar, in turn, said Iran provides Palestine with “true support”, expressing hope
the resistance of the Palestinian people and the support of the Muslim world
would bring an end to the Zionist project.
Pointing to Mahmoud Abbas’ announcement of dissolution of the
Palestinian parliament, al-Zahar said the parliament has been elected legally
and should continue its work until the end of its tenure.
“According to the Palestinian Constitution, the parliament cannot be dissolved
under any circumstances, even in an emergency situation, and its tenure should
end,” he said.
The Iranian foreign minister expressed regret over the announcement, saying
the move by Abbas is against democratic principles and would serve the
Zionists’ interests.
Zarif also stressed the need for the unity of the Palestinian nation to support
the resistance axis.
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