Iran backs moves towards Palestinian 'self-determination'

Iran said Sunday it supports "any initiative" aiming to secure "self-determination" for the Palestinian people, on the eve of negotiations in Egypt on ending Israel's war on Gaza.

Iran "has always supported any initiative aimed at ending ethnic cleansing, war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, and paving the way for the realisation of the Palestinian people's right to self-determination," the Iranian foreign ministry said in a statement, adding that Tehran was ready to help deliver aid to the coastal strip.