TEHRAN – A senior Iranian military official has emphasized Iran's unwavering commitment to supporting regional Resistance movements in their struggle against Israel.

Brigadier General Esmail Qa’ani, commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), articulated this stance during his visit to Resistance fronts in the region on Thursday.

During his tour, General Qa’ani met with senior Resistance leaders and officials, reiterating Iran’s strategic and enduring policy of support, particularly towards Palestine and the resilient population of Gaza. He emphasized that this policy is unanimously endorsed by all sectors of Iran’s Islamic establishment and enjoys widespread backing from the Iranian populace.

The Resistance leaders expressed their gratitude to the Islamic Republic for its comprehensive support. 

This visit follows a previous meeting in Tehran last May, where Qa’ani and top Resistance officials discussed the current political, social, and military conditions in the Gaza Strip. The region has been under severe Israeli military aggression since October, following a retaliatory operation by Gaza’s Resistance groups, known as al-Aqsa Storm.

Despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, Israel's ongoing crimes in the beleaguered enclave have drawn widespread global condemnation.

Over nine months into the Israeli war, vast tracts of Gaza lie in ruins amid a crippling blockade of food, clean water and medicine.

The conflict in Gaza has inflicted devastating losses, with Israeli actions since October 7 leading to the deaths of at least 38,345 Palestinians, primarily women and children, and injuring 88,295 others.

Despite the heavy toll, Gaza’s Resistance groups have vowed to continue defending the territory, asserting their determination to maintain their presence and influence in the region. 

General Qa’ani’s visit underscores Iran’s persistent and strategic support for the Palestinian cause and its broader commitment to Resistance movements against Israeli actions.