October 11, 2023

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he warned Iran to “be careful” in the wake of attacks by militant organization Hamas on Israel over the weekend.

After listing aid the U.S. is sending to Israel, and noting that a U.S. carrier fleet was moved to the area, Biden said he “made it clear to the Iranians: Be careful.”

U.S. intelligence showed Iranian leaders were surprised by Hamas’ attack on Israel, sources told NBC News, but the Biden administration has yet to make a definitive conclusion. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Tuesday that Iran was “complicit” in the attack because it has backed Hamas for decades.

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