Iran has proven to be ‘sincere ally’ in difficult times: Nasrallah

Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has thanked Iran for helping Lebanon weather its economic crisis, saying the Islamic Republic has proven to be a “sincere ally” in spite of the difficult circumstances it is facing.

“Iran has proven that it is a sincere ally and a loyal friend that does not let its allies down no matter how difficult the situations are,” Nasrallah said during a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

Nasrallah said there are high hopes that Lebanon will get out of the current crisis through the cooperation of all.

Amir-Abdollahian also reaffirmed Iran’s support for Lebanon, adding that Tehran stands with Beirut on every level.

During the meeting, the two sides also discussed several issues, including the latest political developments in Lebanon and the region, according to a Friday statement by Hezbollah.

‘Zionists cannot have a good night’s sleep’

In another meeting in Lebanon, Amir-Abdollahian told representatives of Palestinian factions and groups at the Iranian embassy that the Zionists cannot have a good night’s sleep because of the Palestinian resistance.

He said the fact that high walls are still being erected around the occupied territories “shows that the resistance is advancing with strength and that the Zionists cannot have a good night’s sleep.”

Referring to his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York last month, the Iranian foreign minister said he told the UN chief that the Palestinian issue is a vital issue and that Iran does not recognize the Zionist regime.

“Also today, in Beirut, we vociferously emphasized that we know only one country there and that country is called Palestine, whose permanent capital is Holy Quds,” he said.

“Do not doubt that the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Leader (of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei) and the people of Iran will continue their strong support for the resistance and Palestine until the liberation of all the historical lands of Palestine and until the liberation of Quds and al-Aqsa Mosque,” the chief Iranian diplomat added.

The Palestinian delegation also hailed the Iranian support for the resistance front against the Israeli occupation, especially given that some Arab countries have rushed into normalizing ties with the Israeli regime.

The Iranian foreign minister arrived in Beirut on Thursday. He held meetings with Lebanon’s top officials, including the country’s president, prime minister, parliament speaker and foreign minister.

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