Iranian President Masoud al-Mabikian has announced that Iran will fully support Hamas in all ongoing negotiations regarding Gaza. According to Iranian media, during a telephone conversation with the head of the Hamas Political Bureau, Khalil al-Hiya, the Iranian president made it clear that Tehran will continue to support the Palestinian resistance organization. The statement comes at a time when international diplomatic efforts are underway to resolve the future of Gaza and a ceasefire, but there is still a clear deadlock in positions between the parties.
US response and internal contradictions in Tehran
On the other hand, the US has commented strongly on Iran's internal political scenario. US Vice President JD Vance has responded to criticism of his administration's policies by saying that the main difficulty in dealing with Tehran is the policy contradictions within the Iranian government. According to him, one section of the Iranian government is willing to negotiate with the West, while another powerful section is in favor of continuing the war and prolonging the confrontation at all costs, thereby seriously hindering any serious diplomatic progress.
Regional situation and humanitarian crisis
For the observers of Pakistan and other Islamic countries, this development is sad that the achievement of immediate peace in Gaza does not seem possible at the moment. The shortage of relief supplies in the besieged belt continues and civilians are facing severe hardships. Although mediation teams from Arab and European countries are working on different formulas for a ceasefire, the latest statements by the Iranian president show that Tehran stands in full solidarity with its regional allies and is not ready to bow to Western pressure.
What is expected next?
You should keep a close eye on a few important issues in the coming weeks. First, it remains to be seen how the Hamas leadership reacts to the new proposals from the Egyptian and Qatari mediators. Also, consider further pressure or sanctions measures by the US administration on Iran's financial networks. It will also be important to see whether any behind-the-scenes communication between moderate circles of the Iranian government and Western diplomats leads to any softening of Tehran's tough stance.