Iran shows support for Trump’s Gaza peace plan as negotiators land in Egypt

Published October 6, 2025 10:29am ET



Iran voiced support for President Donald Trump‘s Gaza peace plan, a move that further pressures Hamas to abide by the peace deal.

In a statement, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it would welcome any ceasefire decision that ensured “halting the genocide,” but repeatedly stressed that the decision was up to Palestinians. It also couched its support with demands that global organizations pursue legal actions against Israeli officials and fast-track aid into Gaza.

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