Iran's Khamenei denies involvement in Hamas attack on Israel
In a speech at a military academy, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader, refuted any Iranian involvement in Hamas's recent attack on Israel, despite Iran's significant support for the Palestinian militant group. Khamenei stated that rumors circulating about Iran's role in the attack were incorrect, emphasizing that those pointing fingers at Iran were mistaken.
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- Published Date: 11:26 | 10 October 2023
- Modified Date: 11:26 | 10 October 2023
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday denied any Iranian involvement in Hamas's shock weekend attack on Israel despite its strong support for the Palestinian militant group.
"The supporters of the Zionist regime (Israel) and some people in the usurping regime have been spreading rumours over the past two or three days, including that Islamic Iran was behind this action. They are wrong," Khamenei said in a speech at a military academy.
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