A senior US official told Reuters that Iran attempted to pressure Hamas into rejecting the disarmament agreement, and that the United States successfully foiled the Iranian move, as reported by Yedioth Ahronoth.
A senior US official told Reuters that Iran attempted to pressure Hamas into rejecting the disarmament agreement, and that the United States successfully thwarted the Iranian effort, Israeli media reported Friday morning.
The report, carried by Yedioth Ahronoth, adds a new dimension to a diplomatic standoff that has been unfolding for weeks. Earlier Friday, an American official told Israeli media that Iran was trying to dissuade Hamas from the deal, and that President Trump would be disappointed if Israel refused to sign on.
The nature of the disarmament agreement remains unclear, but the reports suggest that intensive US-Iran-Hamas diplomacy is ongoing. The Zioneer has previously reported on US efforts to secure a framework deal with Iran, as well as on Iranian attempts to influence Hamas's position.
3 developments
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- DevelopingIranian Foreign Ministry: US strikes thwarted de-escalation efforts
- StrongNoam Amir: US pressuring Iran not to retaliate to keep deal on track
- DevelopingReport: US trying to persuade Iran with offer tying withdrawal to de-escalation
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