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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

IRGC Advises Hamas Against Disarmament During Negotiations

Jul 31, 2026 02:36 AM CT Tehran, Iran iran,hamas,irgc,negotiations,proxy-warfare,gaza

Summary

IRGC officials reportedly urged Hamas representatives not to sign a disarmament deal during late-stage negotiations, indicating Tehran's continued influence over Gaza's governance and resistance posture. This intervention suggests Iran is actively working to prevent Hamas from capitulating to Israeli or international pressure, thereby sustaining the conflict dynamic in the region.

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Hamas representatives reportedly met with IRGC officials on a recent visit to Iran for the funeral of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, per Axios.

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

IRGC officials urged Hamas not to sign a disarmament deal.

Israel NEUTRAL

Subject of the negotiations and disarmament discussions.

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