In a firm statement, Iran has pushed back against accusations linking it to Hamas’ devastating October 7 attack on Israel. The denial comes as international attention focuses on the potential involvement of regional powers in the conflict.
Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations in New York addressed recent reports by The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. These reports suggested that Israel had obtained minutes from Hamas’ secret meetings, implying Tehran was aware of the attack plans.
“Any claim aiming to partially or entirely link the operation to Iran or Hezbollah is invalid and comes from fabricated documents,” the Iranian mission stated. They emphasized that Hamas officials in Doha had no prior knowledge of the attack, asserting it was solely planned and executed by Hamas’ military wing in Gaza.
The October 7 attack saw Hamas launch a surprise offensive into southern Israel, resulting in approximately 1,200 deaths and 250 hostages taken. This action prompted a large-scale Israeli military response in Gaza.
While Iran has consistently acknowledged its support for Palestinian resistance groups, including Hamas, it maintains that it had no foreknowledge or involvement in the October attack.
The situation remains tense, with international observers closely watching the developments and their potential implications for regional stability.
