![Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gives his official seal of approval to Iran's newly elected President Ebrahim Raisi Ebrahim Raisi (R) in an endorsement ceremony on 3 August 2021, in Tehran, Iran [Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20210803_2_49451610_67579674.jpg?fit=920%2C613&ssl=1)
Chief of Hamas’ Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Tehran this morning to attend the swearing-in ceremony of new Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
In a brief statement, Hamas said that Haniyeh arrived in Tehran along with a senior delegation from the movement.
Hamas stated that its delegation travelled to Iran after receiving an invitation to attend Raisi’s swearing- ceremony.
Following the announcement of Raisi’s victory in the elections, Haniyeh congratulated him and expressed hope that he contributes to stabilising the region during his term as a president.
Dozens of international leaders, including officials from the EU are planned to attend the ceremony.