TEHRAN A Jordanian daily **** Al-Rai **** wrote on Friday that with regard to the existence of mutual goodwill, Iran is the supporter and sincere ally of the Arab nations.

The Amman-based paper added that Arabs and Iranians enjoy political, social, historical and ideological commonalties and this fact necessitates strengthening of relations more than before.

It said the recent visit of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to Tehran, the visit of the Iranian Majlis Speaker Mahdi Karrubi to Jordan, and the imminent visit of Abdullah the king of Jordan to Iran are examples of the willingness of Arabs and Iranians to strengthen cooperation in all aspects.

Pointing to the issue of Palestine and the Intifada it said, "Arabs are satisfied with Iran's support of the Intifada and Qods. They also appreciate the contribution of this country to the national and Islamic resistance of Lebanon, and especially Hizbollah.

The paper said that Iran's principled stance vis-a-vis Arab countries should be a model for development and strengthening of bilateral relations.

The strengthening of relations between Iran, Jordan, Syria and Sudan, and also the Arab countries in North Africa, would result in the strengthening of relations among Iran, Egypt, and the Persian Gulf Arab states, it added.

Pointing to the issue of the three Iranian islands, it expressed hope that the problem would be settled justly, honorably and with wisdom and good intention, and that Iran's relations with the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf would be improved on the basis of good neighborliness and mutual respect.