Since the early 1990s, the
Islamic Republic of Iran has been sponsoring
Hamas with military aid, training and financial aid.
[1] Iran has remained a key patron of Hamas, providing them with funds, weapons, and training.
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According to a 2020
US Department of State report, Iran provides about $100 million annually to Palestinian militant groups, including Hamas.
[5] As of 2023, according to an Israeli security source, Iran had significantly increased its funding for Hamas to $350 million a year.[6]