Iran's supreme leader claims Hamas defeated Israel, US

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei met with a Hamas delegation in Tehran on February 8, reaffirming Iran’s unwavering support for the Palestinian resistance and describing Gaza as a model of steadfastness.

During the meeting, Khamenei commended Hamas for its resilience, stating, “You have defeated the Zionist entity and America, preventing them from achieving any of their goals,” Caliber.Az reports via foreign media. 

He further emphasized that Palestine remains a “decisive issue” for Iran and that the suffering endured by Gaza would ultimately lead to the triumph of resistance.

Khamenei also underscored that the Palestinian cause is central to Tehran’s foreign policy, asserting that Iran’s commitment to supporting the resistance remains unshaken.

“The issue of defending Palestine and supporting the Palestinian people is beyond doubt in the minds of the Iranian people,” he added, signaling Iran’s firm stance amid ongoing tensions with the United States.

The Hamas delegation included senior leaders such as Muhammad Darwish, head of the movement’s Shura Council, along with Khalil al-Hayya and Nizar Awadallah. Photos from the meeting were shared on Khamenei’s official account on the X platform, highlighting the political significance of the event.

The Iranian leader also praised Hamas’s military and media efforts, urging continued outreach to counter Western and Israeli narratives. He called for greater support for Gaza, saying, “The people of Gaza have become a role model for all those whose hearts are attached to the resistance.”

In response to recent US threats against Iran, Khamenei dismissed them as ineffective, asserting that neither Iran’s leadership nor its people would be swayed by pressure from Washington.

Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed the recent prisoner exchange and ceasefire in Gaza as a victory for the Palestinian resistance, stating, “The Palestinian people stood against the Zionist entity with strength and dignity and achieved this great accomplishment.”

Iran has consistently positioned itself as a key supporter of Palestinian resistance factions, providing both political and material backing.

By Khagan Isayev