Iran’s new moderate president told Hezbollah’s leader that he will continue to support the terror group and other regional “resistance movements” against Israel.

In a letter to Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader, Masoud Pezeshkian said: “The Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently supported the resistance of the regional people against the illegitimate Zionist regime.”

He emphasised that the support is “deeply rooted in the fundamental policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the ideals of Imam Khomeini, and the guidance of the Supreme Leader.”

It marks Mr Pezeshkian’s first public statement on foreign policy since his election on Saturday.

The letter suggests that Iran’s approach to regional politics and its relationship with Israel is unlikely to shift under the new administration despite Mr Pezeshkian’s moderate stance.

“I am confident that the resistance movements in the region will not allow this regime to perpetuate its warmongering and criminal policies against the oppressed people of Palestine and other nations in the region,” Mr Pezeshkian wrote.