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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iran Affirms Support for Palestinian Leadership in Gaza Negotiations

Aug 05, 2026 05:06 AM CT Gaza Strip Iran,Hamas,Gaza,negotiations,diplomacy

Summary

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran will support any decisions made by Palestinian leaders regarding ongoing indirect negotiations in Gaza. This diplomatic posturing reinforces Iran's role as a key backer of Hamas and signals its intent to influence the political outcome of the conflict without direct military escalation at this stage.

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Iran says it will support any decision by Palestinian leaders in Gaza negotiations Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a call with the Hamas political bureau chief on Wednesday that Tehran would support any initiative or decision taken by Palestinian leaders in the ongoing indirect n...

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Iran NEUTRAL

President Pezeshkian declared support for any initiative or decision taken by Palestinian leaders in Gaza negotiations.

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