Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammed Baqer Kalibaf met with Hamas chairman Mohammed Deirish, emphasizing that diplomacy must be backed by readiness to defend. Kalibaf said the pursuit of justice for the martyr’s blood equates to the liberation of Jerusalem and that Iran will not recognize Israel or seek peace with the United States. He added that Iran will continue to support Muslim resistance fronts, offering missile capabilities if needed and applying political pressure through negotiations. Tehran has told the U.S. that preserving regional territorial unity and ending hostilities against Iran’s allies must be part of any agreement, noting that a memorandum of understanding has entered implementation, though it remains challenging.