The commander of Iran’s elite Quds Force Esmail Qaani reemphasized on the country’s support for Hamas against Israel during a telephone conversation with the head of the militant Hamas group Ismail Haniyeh, Iran’s Al-Alam reported.
Qaani reportedly praised Hamas as offering a “unique and successful answer” to Israel.
For his part, Haniyeh has also praised Iran for providing its weapons and aid in its fighting against Israel.
The report comes amid deadly clashes between Israel and Hamas this week, which resulted in civilian casualties.