Between the American Hammer and the Iranian Smile: Hamas's Decisive Battle

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Tehran will support any decision made by Palestinian leaders in the indirect talks with Israel, two days after congratulating Khalil al-Hayya on his election as Hamas leader. The statement highlights the gap with the American plan to disarm Hamas and raises questions about the organization's willingness to give up its weapons arsenal. Meanwhile, the US demands explanations from Israel and a halt to targeted killings.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Tehran will support any decision made by Palestinian leaders in the indirect talks between Hamas and Israel. The remarks came two days after Pezeshkian congratulated Khalil al-Hayya on his election as Hamas leader, and were reported by Iranian state media and confirmed by Hamas. Pezeshkian said: "We are with you and support any step you take, despite the attacks we are facing." Fox News reported that a request was made to Iran's UN mission to confirm the call. The statement highlights the gap between Iran's position and the American plan for the future of the Gaza Strip, which presents the move as a historic agreement aimed at removing Hamas from power and disarming it. Iranian support raises questions about Hamas's willingness to give up its weapons arsenal and the ability of the international body to enforce disarmament. Meanwhile, amid a rise in the number of targeted killings, the US was angered and demanded explanations from Israel and an immediate halt to the killings.