TEHRAN (Press TV) -- Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said here on Wednesday that the Palestinian issue has been overshadowed by the crises gripping the Middle East region.  
"The current crises in Muslim countries have overshadowed the Palestinian issue,” Larijani said during a joint press conference with his Malian counterpart Issaka Sidibé. He said Iran and Mali shared views on political developments in the region and the fight against terrorism. He described Mali as an important African country, adding that Tehran attached high significance to its ties with Bamako.