(Al-Monitor) Adnan Abu Amer - Hamas-Iranian ties have suffered a setback during preparations for Hamas political chief Khaled Meshaal's visit to Tehran. Leaked information was published in Tehran on Iran's conditions for the restoration of ties with Hamas, including Meshaal's resignation. In response, Hamas cadres expressed their annoyance at what they viewed as an unprecedented Iranian interference in the movement's internal affairs. Hamas sources said the main reason behind the obstructed visit is Meshaal's position on Syria. "Iran clearly wants Meshaal's long-awaited visit to result in Hamas retracting its previous position, which may reach the point of declared support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. This is hard to achieve in light of the bloodshed across Syria."
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