The statements were made during a meeting with Hamas Political Bureau chief Mohammad Darwish in Tehran, according to Iranian state television.

Qalibaf affirmed that Iran will continue supporting Muslims and the so-called resistance front "with missiles when necessary, and politically when necessary."

"We are not at peace with the United States and we will not officially recognize Israel," the Iranian legislative leader emphasized.

He also highlighted the need to use diplomacy to protect military achievements and consolidate them on the political stage.

For his part, Darwish considered that the memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the United States represents a victory for the resistance front.

"Every clause of the memorandum represents a victory for Iran and a defeat for the United States," the Hamas leader stated.