Hamas welcomes US Iran memorandum of understanding On June 16th, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) issued a statement welcoming the memorandum of understanding reached between Iran and the United States. Hamas praised Iran's stance in defending its national interests in the face of external pressure and challenges, stating that this action thwarted attempts to impose hegemony in the region. Hamas hopes that this agreement can be a step towards promoting regional stability and have a positive impact on various issues in the Middle East. The statement pointed out that the current top priority is to urge Israel to immediately cease military operations in the Gaza Strip and end attacks on Lebanon and other regions. The statement stated that as long as Israel continues to take military actions against the Palestinian people that result in casualties and displacement, and as long as the root causes of the Israeli Palestinian conflict are not resolved, true security and stability cannot be achieved in the Middle East region. (CCTV News)