""Undoubtedly this is a not a proud moment for Iran," said Ali Vaez, the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group. "Its alliance system in the region is in ruins but it doesn't mean that the 'Axis of Resistance' is no more.""
"Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed "any decision ... that guarantees halting the genocide of Palestinians.""
"Abbas Araghchi reiterated that on Saturday, telling state television that Hamas decided to accept the deal and that Tehran has "always supported any plan, any action that led to the halt of crimes, genocide" by Israel against the people of Gaza."
Iran's regional influence and its self-described 'Axis of Resistance' have been significantly weakened after Israeli strikes targeted militant leaders and elements tied to Iran during the Gaza war. The June 12-day conflict disrupted Iran's alliances and damaged its capacity to project power abroad, while Iran struggles to recover domestically. A Gaza ceasefire has been welcomed by Tehran's foreign ministry and state media framed outcomes as favorable to Hamas despite massive Palestinian casualties. How Iran responds—by retaliating or focusing on domestic recovery—will shape regional stability as U.S. and Arab diplomacy proceeds without Tehran's participation.
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