Though Hamas has been in the news in recent weeks, Iran’s influence in Gaza has remained out of the public eye.  A news piece in today’s New York Times notes how Iran has been working behind the scenes to use the present conflict for its own ends, essentially by actively presenting itself as the champion of radicalism and of Hamas.

There is always a great deal of speculation as to what Iran actually wants from this conflict (one thing is nearly certain, peace is not one of them).  Some further analysis from Pajamas Media delves a bit deeper into some of the strategic thinking going on in the region.

And finally, some history on the subject, this from Gulf News, which traces the evolution of Iran’s monetary and military support for Hamas.

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