Pakistan, July 7 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that Iran will never recognize Israel under any circumstances. Speaking during meetings in Tehran, he stressed that Iran stance on Israel remains unchanged and that the country will continue supporting Muslims and resistance groups through political means and other forms of backing. He also described the implementation of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding as difficult but achievable.

During a meeting with Hamas Leadership Council Chairman Mohammad Darwish, Ghalibaf said that despite the memorandum of understanding, serious differences between Iran and the United States still remain. He added that Iran would continue to protect it...