Iran is escalating diplomatic pressure on Israel by broadening the scope of demands in ongoing negotiations with the United States. Following previous calls for an end to conflict in Lebanon as a prerequisite for continued talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has spoken with a senior Hamas official. During the conversation, Abdollahian pledged that Iran’s negotiating team would raise the issue of “ongoing aggression against Gaza” in discussions. This move suggests Iran is attempting to connect multiple regional conflicts—Lebanon and Gaza—to the broader negotiation process with the U.S. The development indicates a potential strategy to leverage Palestinian concerns to gain concessions from Washington. This complicates the already delicate diplomatic situation and raises concerns about further regional instability. The move signals Iran’s intent to present a unified front regarding its regional allies and their grievances.