U.S. intelligence indicates Iranian officials

surprised by Hamas attack on Israel

 

The U.S. has intelligence indicating senior Iranian officials were surprised by the Hamas-led terror attack on Israel, according to multiple American officials familiar with the matter, preliminarily suggesting Tehran was not directly involved the launch of the deadly Oct. 7 assault.   

While analysis and collection are continuing and additional information may arise to contradict the initial assessments, officials briefed on the intelligence say key Iranian officials who would normally be aware of operations in the region appeared to be unaware the attacks were taking place.

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The New York Times first reported this. If this is not contradicted by other intel it is GOOD for containing the war; good for the Israeli people, bad for Benjamin Netanyahu.