“Iran has adopted the Palestinian resistance since its Islamic revolution. It has been a loyal backer. Consequently, Iranian assistance for the Syrian regime has nothing to do with our relations with Iran, even when our views are different… Iran was pleased with the victory the Palestinian resistance achieved. This is why it’s likely to increase its support for us, for what we have lost during the war and because we need to rebuild our infrastructure.”Abeer Ayyoub, “Iran Strengthens Ties To Palestinian Islamic Jihad,” Al-Monitor, January 21, 2013, http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2013/01/iran-islamicjihad-hamas-gaza.html.