Recent reports indicate that Iran is attempting to play a significant role in the ongoing ceasefire-hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas following the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. According to sources cited by Emirati media, Iran has emerged as a “key behind-the-scenes player” in the negotiations, engaging heavily with Egyptian and Qatari mediators. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi have been in close communication with these mediators, reflecting Iran’s intent to exert influence over the outcome of the negot…