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Hamas maintains a long-standing relationship with Tehran, evidenced by the group opening an office there in the 1990s [1] and receiving ongoing funding, arms, and political support {fact:6, fact:7}. This connection is further highlighted by Tehran's role as a backer of Hamas {fact:4, fact:5} and the high-profile assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in 2024 [2].
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The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu 2 facts
claimHamas emerged in the 1980s as a significant opponent of Palestinian-Israeli peacemaking and has received Iranian funding and arms supplies, despite historically maintaining more distance from Tehran than Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
claimHamas leadership has publicly boasted about receiving support from Tehran and maintaining close ties to Hezbollah.
Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 1 fact
accountThe Syrian conflict complicated Iran's relationship with Hamas, as Hamas refused to aid Iran's ally in the conflict despite Tehran's expectations.
Iran's Regional Armed Network - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
claimIsrael faces regular attacks from Tehran-backed groups, specifically Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, all of which oppose the existence of the Jewish state.
How Tehran's proxy network could outlast the Iranian regime latimes.com 1 fact
claimHezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis have developed independent global financial, procurement, and logistical networks that allow them to operate independently of Tehran, meaning the proxy network will likely endure beyond any Iranian regime transition.
Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 1 fact
accountHamas opened an office in Tehran in the 1990s.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
referenceThe International Crisis Group analyzed that Israel's military offensive devastated Hamas in Gaza, struck Hezbollah in Lebanon, and impacted Tehran's own defenses, fundamentally altering the regional balance.