"Surprising Hamas Attack Shocks Iranian Leaders and Sparks Ongoing Israeli Strikes"

U.S. intelligence agencies have obtained evidence suggesting that Iranian leaders were surprised by Hamas' recent attack on Israel, raising questions about Iran's direct involvement in planning or approving the assault. The Biden administration has not reached a definitive conclusion on Iran's role in the attack, but officials have stated that Iran has long supported and armed Hamas. Republicans have accused the White House of downplaying Iran's responsibility, while Israel has condemned Iran for arming Hamas without directly accusing Tehran of directing the attack. U.S. officials are investigating whether some Hamas militants received advanced training from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and whether recent Palestinian protests were used as cover to place explosives along the Gaza border.