Iran Signals Support for Palestinian Decisions in Gaza Negotiations, Including Hamas Disarmament

Iranian President Masoud Pezhkian recently spoke with Khalil al-Hayya, head of Hamas's political bureau, expressing Tehran's support for any decisions made by the Palestinians in negotiations concerning the Gaza Strip. This includes the possibility of Hamas independently deciding to disarm. The conversation, reported by Iranian media, included Pezhkian congratulating al-Hayya on his appointment and reaffirming Iran's solidarity with the Palestinian people despite Iran itself facing aggression.

Al-Hayya thanked Pezhkian for Iran's backing and updated him on developments in negotiations and the situation in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem. This statement from Pezhkian contrasts with recent remarks by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, who declared that plans to disarm Hamas had failed, following reports of political initiatives aimed at ending hostilities in Gaza.

Hamas had hoped Iran would push to make Gaza a central issue in any future agreement with the United States, but senior Iranian officials reportedly did not provide clear commitments on this matter. The shift in tone from Tehran may indicate a nuanced change in Iran's approach to the Gaza conflict and Hamas's role within it.