Fatah Secretary Stresses Imam Khomeini's Influence on Palestinian Resistance

TEHRAN (FNA)- Palestinian resistance is under the deep influence of the thoughts of the founder of the Islamic Republic, the late Imam Khomeini, a prominent figure of the Palestinian Fatah movement said.
Senior Leader of Palestinian Fatah and Secretary of Palestine Committee and Union in Lebanon Fathi Abu al-Aardat made the remarks in a meeting with Tehran's Envoy to Beirut Qazanfar Roknabadi.

Al-Aardat underlined Imam Khomeini's strong influence on the Palestinian resistance and on the restoration of their rights, and said the Islamic Republic has taught the Palestinians to insist on continued resistance and emphasize on their principles and causes.

"Definitely, Iran's supports have encouraged the Palestinian nation to take stronger steps in pursuing its rights and continuing resistance against the occupiers," Aaradat stated.

The Iranian envoy, for his part, elaborated on Tehran's policies on developments in the Islamic world, Palestine in particular, and said the Iranian nation will continue support for the rights of the Palestinians and liberation of the Palestinian territories.

The meeting came on the threshold of the 22nd demise anniversary of the late Founder of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini.

Imam Khomeini passed away on June 3, 1989, ten years after leading the Islamic Revolution that put an end to the Pahlavi regime in 1979.