FM Amir-Abdollahian meets PIJ's Al-Nakhala, Hamas' al-Arouri in Beirut

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Al Mayadeen
14 Oct 2023 19:48
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The decision to declare a 'zero hour' for any future action in response to the ongoing Israeli aggressions will depend on the Lebanese resistance.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdolahian pictured seated next to Secretary-General of the Islamic Jihad Movement, Ziyad al-Nakhala, and the Deputy Head of the Political Bureau of Hamas, Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut, Lebanon on Saturday, October 14, 2023 (Twitter)

On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdullahian met with PIJ Secretary-General Ziyad al-Nakhala and Deputy Head of the Political Bureau of Hamas Saleh al-Arouri in the capital of Lebanon, Beirut.

During a press conference held at the Iranian Embassy in Beirut, Hossein Amir-Abdolahian emphasized the strong position of the resistance in Lebanon and its readiness to respond to Israeli aggressions.

He also noted that the decision to declare a 'zero hour' for any future action in response to the ongoing Israeli aggressions will depend on the Lebanese resistance.

Earlier, the top diplomat met with Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. They discussed global and regional events, focusing on the aftermath of the Al-Aqsa Flood operation and the ongoing Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip.

He also held a meeting with Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, during which he proposed convening a gathering of regional leaders to address recent developments.

Amir-Abdullahian also met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Friday. Together, they emphasized the necessity for all parties to unite in efforts to halt "Israel's" use of internationally prohibited weapons against the Palestinian people.

Amir-Abdolahian also held discussions with his Syrian counterpart, Faisal Mekdad, regarding the current developments in Palestine and the crimes being committed by Israeli forces.

خلال استقباله وزير الخارجية الإيـراني حسين أمير عبد اللهيان والوفد المرافق له، أكدّ الرئيس #بشار_الأسد الوقوف مع الشعب الفلسـ.ـطيني ونضاله المشروع ضد الاحتـلال الإسرائيـلي لنيل حقوقه المسلوبة منذ أكثر من سبعة عقود، مشدداً على خطورة ودموية ما يقوم به جيش الاحتـلال في قصف المدنيين pic.twitter.com/RYkgzorKu5
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Upon his arrival in Lebanon last Thursday, the Iranian Foreign Minister stated in an interview with Al-Mayadeen that "Iran continues to provide strong political and media support to the Palestinian resistance."

He underscored that, given the ongoing aggression, war crimes, and the blockade in Gaza, the prospect of opening new fronts against "Israel" is a tangible possibility.

The Palestinian resistance continues to persist in its operation by targeting settlements and occupied cities with rockets.

The Al-Qassam Brigades launched the 'Ayyash 250' missile, which reached Safed in northern occupied Palestine.

On the other hand, the occupying forces continue to perpetrate massacres against innocent civilians, journalists, and medical teams, resulting in a Palestinian death toll that has now exceeded 2,000.