Iran’s Pezeshkian Makes Bold Move With Direct Message To Hamas & Houthis: ‘Will Not Allow This…’

In his major foreign policy moves, Iran's newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian reached out to the leaders of Hamas and the Houthi rebels, reaffirming Tehran's unwavering support for these proxy groups. Pezeshkian told Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh that Iran would "never leave the Palestinian nation alone in these difficult times" amid the ongoing conflict with Israel in Gaza. Haniyeh thanked Iran for its backing and urged more diplomatic efforts to end Israeli "aggression." The Iranian leader also praised the Houthis for their attacks on ships in the Red Sea, which they claim are in solidarity with the Palestinians. Despite being labeled a "reformist" by some Western media, Pezeshkian's early actions align with the hardline views of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. As Pezeshkian takes office, questions loom about whether he will empower Iran's proxies to escalate their campaigns against Israel.