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Hamas extends condolences to Iran following leaders' deaths

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Hamas on Monday expressed its "deepest condolences and solidarity" to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian government and the Iranian people following the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

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Hamas on Monday expressed its "deepest condolences and solidarity" to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian government and the Iranian people following the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash. 

In its statement, Hamas praised the deceased Iranian leaders for their steadfast support of the Palestinian cause and resistance against Israel. 

The terrorist group also expressed confidence that Iran's "deep-rooted institutions" will enable the country to overcome "the repercussions of this great loss."

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