Hamas delegation holds talks with Iranian officials during Khamenei funeral in Tehran

Middle East Monitor — Jul 07, 10:56 AM

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A senior Hamas delegation led by the movement’s chairman, Mohammad Darwish, attended the funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran and held meetings with senior Iranian officials to discuss developments in Gaza and bilateral relations.

According to a statement issued by Hamas, the delegation met with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and several other Iranian officials on the sidelines of the funeral.

The delegation conveyed its condolences to Iran’s leadership and people over Khamenei’s death and praised what it described as his longstanding support for the Palestinian cause and the resilience of the Palestinian people.

Hamas said the discussions focused on the latest political and military developments related to the […]

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