Iran Gives Up? Pezeshkian's Statement Regarding the Gaza Strip
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke with the head of Hamas's political bureau, Khalil al-Hayya, and declared that Tehran will support "any decision" the Palestinians make in negotiations on Gaza — including the disarmament of Hamas.…
Assessment
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's statement that Tehran will support any Palestinian decision in Gaza negotiations, including Hamas disarmament, signals a potential shift in Iran's public posture. This directly contradicts recent declarations by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that disarmament would not happen. The gap between the political leadership and the IRGC raises questions about Iran's internal coherence on Gaza policy and whether this represents a genuine policy change or a tactical messaging move.