Pakistan, July 6 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker and senior negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran will never recognise Israel and will continue supporting Muslims and regional resistance groups through political and military means. Speaking during meetings in Tehran, he said major differences with the United States remain despite a recently signed memorandum of understanding. His remarks reaffirmed Iran's longstanding position on Israel and regional alliances.

During talks with Hamas Leadership Council chief Mohammad Darwish, Ghalibaf described implementation of the memorandum as difficult but possible. He said Iran would continue following the guidance of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei while supporting what Tehran calls the...