Iranian President Mohammed Khatami reiterated his support for the Islamic fundamentalists fighting Israel in Lebanon. Khatami’s comments came amid an ongoing battle between moderates led by the president and more hard-line elements in Iran. Iran has often declared its support for Hezbollah, but denies that it gives the group money.
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