Iran reaffirms support for Palestine during Khamenei funeral
Foreign minister tells Hamas and Hezbollah delegations Tehran's backing remains unchanged despite recent diplomatic engagement with Washington
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran used the funeral ceremonies of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to reaffirm its longstanding support for Palestine and Lebanon.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is reported to be telling delegations from Hamas and Hezbollah that Tehran’s regional policies remain unchanged despite recent diplomatic contacts with the United States.
Araghchi met representatives of the two groups on the sidelines of Khamenei’s state funeral in Tehran, where millions of mourners joined senior Iranian officials and foreign delegations attending one of the largest state ceremonies in the country’s recent history.
During talks with a Hezbollah delegation, Araghchi described the Lebanese group’s resistance as “a source of pride for Lebanon and the Islamic world,” according to Iranian media.
He said Iran remains committed to efforts aimed at ending the war in Lebanon and Israel’s occupation of Lebanese territory, adding that those objectives are consistent with commitments outlined in the recently signed memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States.
The remarks suggested that while Tehran has entered a new phase of diplomacy following the ceasefire that ended the recent U.S.-Israeli military campaign war on Iran, its support for regional allies remains a central element of Iranian foreign policy.
In a separate meeting with a Hamas delegation, Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s continued backing for the Palestinian cause, saying recent diplomatic developments would not alter Tehran’s position.
Iranian officials have repeatedly stated that efforts to reduce tensions with Washington are intended to prevent renewed conflict rather than signal a change in Iran’s support for Palestinian groups or other regional partners.
The meetings took place as funeral ceremonies for Khamenei continued across Tehran, drawing senior political, military, and religious leaders from Iran alongside official delegations from dozens of countries.
Iranian authorities have described the funeral as one of the largest diplomatic gatherings hosted by the country in decades, with representatives from more than 100 countries attending in various official capacities, including heads of state, ministers, parliamentarians, religious leaders and political representatives.
Khamenei was killed during the opening phase of the recent U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran, an event that reshaped the country’s political leadership and triggered nationwide mourning.
Iranian officials have used the funeral ceremonies not only to honor the late leader but also to project political continuity, emphasizing that Tehran’s commitment to Palestine, Lebanon and its regional alliances will continue alongside its diplomatic engagement with the international community.
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