Hamas sends condolences over Iranian president's death

Hamas has expressed sorrow over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, reported Reuters.

In a statement it published, Hamas gave Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the government and the people of Iran its "sincere condolences for the enormous loss," and emphasised that Raisi had supported the Palestinian cause and stood against Israel.

Hamas also shared its confidence that Iran's "deep institutions" would overcome the "consequences of the heavy loss".