Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister: We Have Been in Touch with Hamas throughout the Current Crisis

In a July 27 interview on the Lebanese Al-Manar TV channel, Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said that Iran was in constant contact with Hamas. "During the recent crisis, we were in direct contact and held consultations with Hamas, with Ismail Haniya, and with Hamas Political Bureau head Khaled Mash'al," he said.

Following are excerpts:

Hossein Amir Abdollahian: The resistance launches an average of 200 to 350 rockets every day from Gaza, targeting all cities in occupied Palestine. 85% of these rockets hit their targets.

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Even under the worst conditions, Iran maintained good ties with Hamas. During the recent crisis, we were in direct contact and held consultations with Hamas, with Ismail Haniya, and with Hamas Political Bureau head Khaled Mash'al.

Two days ago, the Iranian foreign minister called Khaled Mash'al and talked with him for 20 minutes. This was a very important and productive conversation.

We regularly support Hamas and the Islamic Jihad and all factions of the Palestinian resistance.

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