Hamas Pleads: Iran’s Fury Targets Allies

Hamas, Iran’s loyal proxy for decades, publicly begs Tehran to stop bombing America’s Gulf allies, exposing cracks in the terror axis threatening U.S. interests.

Story Snapshot

Hamas urges Iran to halt strikes on Gulf states like UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, fearing wider war after 18 deaths from Iranian attacks.
Rare rebuke from Hamas against its main funder Iran, amid pressure from Qatar and scars from recent Gaza losses.
US-Israel strikes killed Iran’s Khamenei on Feb. 28, sparking Iranian retaliation on US bases in Gulf, disrupting oil refineries.
Weakens Iran’s “axis of resistance” including Hamas and Hezbollah, aligning with President Trump’s strong stance against terror sponsors.

Hamas Breaks Ranks with Iran

On March 14, 2026, Hamas released a statement affirming Iran’s right to retaliate against US-Israeli aggression but explicitly pleaded with Tehran to cease strikes on neighboring Gulf states. The group condemned the February 28 assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a heinous crime while praising diplomatic efforts for containment. Hamas called for regional cooperation to end the war, highlighting its delicate position as an Iranian proxy with ties to Qatar.

Timeline of Escalation

US and Israeli forces launched surprise airstrikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, assassinating Khamenei and igniting the conflict. Iran responded in early March with drone and missile attacks on US installations in UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. These strikes killed at least 18 people, mostly security personnel and foreign workers, including a March 9 hit on Bahrain’s Bapco Oil Refinery. Hamas’s plea came amid ongoing exchanges, with no ceasefire in sight.

Iran claims its attacks target only US military sites, but civilian infrastructure suffered damage, raising escalation fears across the region. Hamas, governing Gaza since 2007, has relied on Iranian funding, weapons, and training since the 1990s as part of the “axis of resistance” with Hezbollah and Houthis. IDF documents from November 2025 exposed Iran’s support for Gaza operations and plans to liberate Jerusalem.

Stakeholders and Power Shifts

Hamas balances loyalty to Iran against Gulf patrons like Qatar, which hosted its leaders until recent IDF strikes. Qatar pressures Hamas to criticize Iran after strikes hit Qatar-backed areas. Gulf states defend their sovereignty while hosting US bases. Hezbollah contrasts by vowing prolonged war. Israeli FM Gideon Sa’ar notes Iran’s weakened proxies reshape the Middle East, with Qatar furious at the situation.

US and Israel aim to neutralize Iranian threats and degrade groups like Hamas. Post-Khamenei interim leaders in Iran, possibly Mojtaba Khamenei, drive retaliation for regional dominance. This rare Hamas rebuke signals proxy anxiety, strained by Gaza war losses and funding risks.

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Impacts on Region and U.S. Interests

Short-term risks include full regional war, Gulf backlash, and frayed Iran-Hamas ties. Long-term, Iran’s proxy network weakens from potential funding cuts, reducing influence in Gulf post-war. Economic hits disrupt energy via refinery damage; politically, Gulf unites against Iran while Qatar-Hamas relations sour. Gaza Palestinians face aid shortfalls. This aligns with President Trump’s America First policy, countering terror sponsors without endless wars.

For American conservatives, these developments vindicate strong deterrence against Iran, protecting allies and energy security vital to fighting inflation from global disruptions. Limited data on Iran’s response as of March 14 leaves uncertainties, but timelines and death tolls align across reports.