TEHRAN (Tasnim) � A senior leader of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, said that arrangements are being made for the visit of Hamas political chief Khaled Mashaal to Tehran.



�The arrangements for the visit are being made in coordination with the Iranian authorities,� Esmaeil Rezvan announced on the possible visit of Mashaal to Iran.

Rezvan described as �positive� the relations between Iran and the resistance group, especially following the recent visit by a Hamas delegation to Tehran, and stressed that Palestinian movement is taking steps toward improving the bilateral relations.

�(Hamas Movement�s) relation with Iran is a strategic one aimed at supporting the Palestinian cause,� the Hamas senior member added.

Earlier, Hamas Chief Mashaal had told Al-Resalah newspaper that Iran and Hamas have historical relations on resistance against Israel, and Tehran has supported the Palestinian resistance movement for a long time. Mashaal added that despite the different approaches the two sides adopted regarding Syria, Iran and Hamas have never cut off their ties.

A Hamas delegation, led by Muhammad Nasr, a member of the political bureau of the movement, visited Tehran in early December, during which Mohammed Nasr expressed the Hamas� eagerness to enhance ties with Iran.

By Tasnim News Agency

 

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