Iran will continue to support the Resistance in its struggle against the Israeli occupation entity, Iranian Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), told senior leaders of the Axis of Resistance on Thursday, Iran's Mehr news agency reported.

Qaani made it clear that supporting the Palestinian Resistance is one of the strategic and firm policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

He emphasized that Iran supports the Islamic Resistance, especially in Palestine, and stands with the strong people of Gaza, adding that this is one of the enduring strategic policies agreed upon by the pillars of the Islamic Republic

On their part, the senior leaders of the Axis of Resistance appreciated the comprehensive support provided by Iran, Mehr mentioned.

Iran to support Palestine until liberation of al-Quds: Pezeshkian

The recent announcement comes a day after the Iranian president-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, reiterated Iran's full-fledged support for the Palestinian Resistance, in a message to the head of the Hamas political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh. 

Pzeshkian expressed his nation's "human and Islamic duty to support the Palestinian nation" in its struggle against the Israeli occupation, anchored by the principles and goals of the Islamic Revolution and the notions of its leader, Imam Khomeini. 

"[Iran] will continue to support the oppressed Palestinian nation until the realization of all its ideals and rights and the liberation of the holy al-Quds," Pezeshkian affirmed, emphasizing that in light of the bravery and devotion of the people of Palestine and their Resistance, "victory would be in the hands of dear Palestine."

Iran's support for Resistance unrelenting: Pezeshkian to Sayyed Nasrallah

On Monday, Pezeshkian also sent the leader of the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, a message asserting the Islamic Republic's support for the Resistance and the people of the region against the illegitimate Israeli occupation.

The roots of Iran’s support for the Resistance lie in the basic policies of the regime and the directives of the Leader, and it will continue strongly, the Iranian president-elect affirmed in his message.

He further said he was certain that the Resistance movements in the region would not allow the Israeli occupation to proceed with its war tactics and aggression against the people of Palestine and those of the region.

Pezeshkian also reiterated, during a telephone conversation with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Iran's steadfast support for Syria and the broader resistance efforts, stressing the importance of implementing existing agreements between the two nations to bolster bilateral cooperation in ways that serve their mutual interests.

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