Brigadier General Esmail Qaani wrote in a message to the Beirut-based al-Quds International Institution on Wednesday that Iran will not abandon its support for the Palestinian cause, despite decades of sanctions, imposed wars, and mounting external pressure.

The Islamic Republic will maintain its support for the Palestinian people and their resistance, he said, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to Palestine and the protection of al-Aqsa Mosque

The commander noted receiving correspondence from the organization concerning the dangers facing al-Aqsa Mosque – the third-holiest site in Islam.

“The issue of the al-Aqsa Mosque and confronting the threats posed by the enemies remains an unwavering promise and commitment, consistently ranking among Iran’s highest-level considerations and top priorities.”

General Qaani described support for Palestine as a duty the Islamic Republic has upheld since the 1979 victory of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, insisting that external pressure would not force Tehran to abandon its commitment.

“(Iran) has not and will not abandon this duty, regardless of the pressure, dangers, challenges, and threats it faces,” he emphasized.

The Quds Force commander noted how the Islamic Republic had refused to change its position of support for the Palestinian cause of liberation from Israeli occupation and aggression, despite the wars imposed on the country and decades of sanctions.

He also expressed gratitude towards the Quds International Institution for its support for Iran during unprovoked American-Israeli aggression, including the organization’s expression of condolence for Iranian martyrs, particularly the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.