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Source: http://www.palwatch.org/main.aspx?fi=157&doc_id=17299
PA Seeks Improved Relations with Iran
(Palestinian Media Watch) Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik - The Palestinian Authority made recent gestures indicating its desire to improve relations with Iran. PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas sent a letter of congratulations to Iranian President Rouhani on the 37th anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Islamic revolution, Al-Hayat Al-Jadida reporated on Feb. 14. Fatah Central Committee member Abbas Zaki travelled to Iran to participate in the celebrations. While there, Zaki told Lebanese TV: "It is in the Palestinian interest that Iran be a strong state."