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The United States and Hamas are linked through geopolitical conflict, as Hamas is identified as a proxy group supported by Iran in opposition to the United States [1], and the United States actively seeks to counter Hamas's military capabilities through arms interdiction [2] and diplomatic pressure [3]. Furthermore, the United States views Hamas's actions, such as the October 7 attacks, as significant geopolitical setbacks [4].

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Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org Middle East Policy Council 1 fact
claimIranian officials perceive the war in Ukraine and the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel as significant setbacks for the United States.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org William J. Burns, Michèle Flournoy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1 fact
perspectiveThe United States should support targeted maritime interdiction operations to intercept Iranian arms shipments to groups such as the Houthis in Yemen, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad in Gaza.
Iran's Regional Proxies: Reshaping the Middle East and ... isdp.eu Institute for Security and Development Policy 1 fact
claimIran strategically develops anti-U.S. alliances by fostering relationships with non-state actors, including groups with differing ideologies such as Hamas.