Araqchi and Khalil al-Hayya, a member of the Leadership Council of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), held a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in the region.
During the call, al-Hayya renewed his condolences over the martyrdom of late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and a number of Iranian military commanders and officials during the recent US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran.
He also congratulated the Islamic Republic on a major victory in the Ramadan War, saying Iran had successfully repelled the aggression and thwarted the aggressors’ objectives.
Al-Hayya briefed Araqchi on the latest situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly the Gaza Strip, amid the continued Israeli aggression and occupation, as well as the Zionist regime’s obstruction of the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.
He also stressed the determination of the Palestinian resistance groups and the Palestinian people to continue their steadfastness until the realization of their national goals, foremost among them ending the aggression and occupation.
The senior Hamas official also praised the position of Iran’s negotiating team, particularly its emphasis on the simultaneous cessation of war across all fronts in the region. He expressed appreciation for the Islamic Republic’s continued support for the legitimate struggle of the Palestinian people.
For his part, Araqchi once again offered his condolences over the martyrdom of al-Hayya’s son and a number of resistance commanders in Gaza. He commended the Palestinian people and resistance groups for their “legendary steadfastness” in the face of the Israeli regime’s brutal aggression.
The Iranian foreign minister also briefed al-Hayya on Tehran’s latest diplomatic efforts to stop the war and restore stability in the region. He reaffirmed Iran’s principled policy of supporting the legitimate resistance of regional nations, particularly in Palestine and Lebanon, against Israeli occupation and aggression.