Iran Vows Support for Hamas Amid US Push to Disarm Terror Group in Gaza

Two days after congratulating Khalil al-Hayya on his election as Hamas leader, Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Iran will back any decisions made by Palestinian leaders. This declaration comes amid US President Donald Trump's plan to disarm Hamas and dismantle its control over Gaza. According to Iranian state media, Pezeshkian stated that Tehran supports all initiatives taken by Palestinian leaders during indirect talks between Hamas and Israel, despite ongoing attacks against them.

The conversation between Pezeshkian and Hamas highlights the stark contrast between Iran's position and the US approach toward Gaza's future. While the White House frames its plan as a historic agreement aimed at removing Hamas from power and disarming the group, Iran, a long-standing military and financial supporter of Hamas, continues to provide political backing. This Iranian support raises doubts about Hamas's willingness to relinquish its weapons stockpile, which underpins its strength, and about the international body's ability to enforce the disarmament agreement.

Following an increase in targeted killings and progress toward a second phase of a ceasefire agreement involving Hamas, Israel, and the US, anger has surged in the United States over the assassinations. The US demanded that Israel provide explanations for the wave of killings and immediately halt them. The developments underscore the complex dynamics between the US, Iran, Hamas, and Israel amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.