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Chief of Iran’s Quds Force speaks with Hamas leader
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleTEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian state TV channel says the head of the expeditionary force of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has had a phone call with the head of the Hamas terror group.
Al-Alam, the Arabic-language service of the Iranian state television, reports that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh spoke by telephone with Quds Force commander Gen. Esmail Ghaani.
Ghaani reportedly praised Hamas as offering a “unique and successful answer” to Israel.
Hamas officials have praised Iran for providing it weapons and aid in its fighting against Israel, Tehran’s regional rival.
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