Iranian officials spend Khamenei funeral week meeting with Hezbollah, Hamas officials
Muhammad Fneish, a US-sanctioned politician for Hezbollah, met with Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on July 4 and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on July 5
Assessment
The meetings between Iranian officials and Hezbollah and Hamas representatives during the week of Khamenei's funeral signal a deliberate effort to maintain and coordinate regional alliances at a moment of leadership transition. The involvement of a US-sanctioned Hezbollah figure underscores the continued operational ties between Tehran and its proxies. The timing suggests Iran is prioritizing reassurance and strategic alignment with its partners as it navigates internal succession.