Donald Trump’s Iran strategy challenged by Iran’s reaffirmed support for Hamas

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called Hamas’ newly elected political bureau chief Khalil al‑Hayya to congratulate him and pledged Tehran’s continued backing for the group’s cause, according to a Hamas statement. The call came as U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “historic agreement” aimed at the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.

Trump’s plan faces immediate skepticism because Iran, a long‑time military and financial patron of Hamas, publicly reaffirmed its support for the organization and its new leader. Analysts note the contradiction between the U.S. roadmap to strip Hamas of its weapons and Iran’s pledge to sustain the group’s capabilities.

In a separate media segment, comedian Jimmy Fallon mocked Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, joking that the administration was “out of ideas” and even suggesting the war could be “pinned on Dr. Anthony Fauci.” Fallon’s satire highlighted the perceived desperation in the White House’s approach to the stalled negotiations with Iran.