Khamenei's Orders Post-October 7
Details of Iran's stance following the October 7, 2023, attacks on Gaza reveal that Tehran publicly expressed political and media support for Hamas, while emphasizing that it did not participate directly in planning or executing the operation. The former Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, approved of supporting Hamas politically and through media, but insisted on avoiding direct military intervention—considering Iran's geopolitical interests and aiming to prevent an escalation that could lead to a full regional confrontation. Prior to the attack, communications indicated that Iran and Hezbollah welcomed the offensive plan, although Tehran denied any prior knowledge of its execution. After the attack, Iran focused on supporting the movement indirectly, adhering to its official stance of non-involvement in the war to safeguard its interests and reduce tensions with Israel and the United States, amid internal crises facing Iran.
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