Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei met with senior Hamas leaders in Tehran recently, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency. Khalil al-Hayya, the deputy chairman of Hamas’ Political Bureau, and Muhammad Ismail Darwish, the chairman of Hamas’ Shura Council, were among the Hamas officials present. This meeting highlights the strong connection between Iran and Hamas, especially after the recent conflict in Gaza.
During the meeting, Khamenei praised the people of Gaza for their strength and resilience. He said they defeated “the Zionist regime, and in fact, America, and didn’t let them reach any of their goals.” Khamenei’s statement shows Iran’s support for Hamas and its view of the conflict with Israel. He also thanked the Hamas officials who helped negotiate the ceasefire agreement with Israel, recognizing their role in ending the fighting.
The talks between Khamenei and the Hamas leaders likely involved several important issues. These probably included the current situation in Gaza, plans for the future, and the overall political situation in the region. Iran has been a long-time supporter of Hamas, offering both money and military aid. This meeting reinforces that support and shows that Iran and Hamas continue to share similar goals.
This meeting and Khamenei’s statements have important consequences for stability in the Middle East and international relations. Iran’s continued support for Hamas could make peace efforts more difficult and could impact future conflicts. The world will be watching the relationship between Iran and Hamas closely, especially as people work to address the underlying causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.