Araghchi tells Hamas official Tehran stands with Palestinians as US-Iran negotiations continue
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran will raise Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza during its negotiations with the United States, while reaffirming Iran’s support for Hamas and the Palestinian cause.
According to Iran’s IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency, Araghchi made the remarks during a phone call on Tuesday with senior Hamas official Basem Naim. He said the Iranian delegation would press the issue of what he described as Israeli aggression in Gaza during ongoing talks with Washington.
Araghchi, a senior member of Iran’s negotiating team, said Tehran remained committed to supporting Palestinians and would continue to push for an end to hostilities on all fronts under the recently signed memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States.
Naim, in turn, praised Iran for what he called its steadfast backing of the Palestinian people in the face of Israeli military action. He also thanked Tehran for maintaining a consistent position on the Palestinian cause, according to Iranian state media outlet Press TV.
Tehran links Gaza issue to wider US-Iran memorandum
The latest exchange comes as Iran and the United States continue a 60-day negotiation period under a memorandum of understanding signed on June 17 by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The agreement includes provisions aimed at ending hostilities on multiple fronts, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and discussing access to Iran’s frozen assets. It also creates room for further negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme and commitments related to nuclear weapons.
Iran’s regional posture remains under scrutiny
Meanwhile, Iran’s continued backing of Hamas and other regional groups remains a central point of concern for Western governments. Tehran has repeatedly framed its support as part of a broader political and diplomatic commitment to the Palestinian cause.
The renewed emphasis on Gaza in the US-Iran dialogue signals that regional flashpoints beyond the nuclear issue are likely to remain part of the negotiations, even as both sides seek to stabilise tensions through diplomacy.
