Negotiations with Iran are in progress, with the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, indicating readiness to immediately release all Thai hostages. This crucial update was provided yesterday by Saiyid Sulaiman Husaini, a prominent figure amongst Shia Muslims in Thailand.
The negotiating team, assembled by House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, initiated discussions with Hamas at 10am local time yesterday in Tehran. The team comprises former Narathiwat MP Areepen Uttarasin and Lerpong Syed, Husaini’s sibling. Notably, Iran, with a predominantly Shia Muslim population, is suspected of providing financial and military support to Hamas in their ongoing conflict with Israel.
Husaini, who holds significant sway amongst Shia Muslims in Thailand and neighbouring countries, informed, “The negotiations went smoothly (on Friday) morning. However, details…
