Iran’s Ayatollah tells Hamas’ Haniyeh: ‘Iran will not join war, was not warned of October 7th plot’

Good news! It appears Hamas has acted out of hubris!

Or maybe the clergy in Iran was also appalled by this cowardly mass killing committed by Hamas!

If true (not to inform Iran of the attack), then it could mean Hamas does not trust the Iranians to keep a secret or Hamas was afraid Iran would oppose the attack.

If false, then is this just a cheap attempt at an alibi? Or the theocracy can not admit that they have lost influence on Hamas and perhaps other terrorist groups.

"Iran's supreme leader delivered a clear message to the head of Hamas when they met in Tehran in early November, according to three senior officials: You gave us no warning of your Oct. 7 attack on Israel and we will not enter the war on your behalf.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Ismail Haniyeh that Iran - a longtime backer of Hamas - would continue to lend the group its political and moral support, but wouldn't intervene directly, said the Iranian and Hamas officials with knowledge of the discussions who asked to remain anonymous to speak freely. ..."

Iran’s Ayatollah to Haniyeh: ‘Iran won't join war, was unaware of Oct 7' - The Jerusalem Post

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with Palestinian group Hamas' top leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran, Iran June 21, 2023.