Biden Says 'No Clear Evidence' Iran Was Involved In Hamas Attacks In Israel - The Messenger
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President Joe Biden said there is "no clear evidence" Iran was behind Hamas' deadly attacks in Israel.

In an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" that aired Sunday, Biden noted that Iran "constantly supports" the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, but said there was was a lack of evidence "at this point" if they had advanced knowledge or helped plan the assault that left at least 1,300 people, including 30 Americans, dead.

"I don't wanna get into classified information," Biden said. "But to be very blunt with you, there is no clear evidence of that."

The president also reiterated his warning for Iran not to get involved in the conflict.

President Joe Biden
President Joe Biden walks to board Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on October 13, 2023.SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images

Republican lawmakers have become especially critical of Iran and their potential role in the attack. They've also criticized Biden's administration for unfreezing $6 billion in funds as part of a prisoner swap last year.

U.S. officials have insisted the funds have not been spent.

In an interview with "Fox News Sunday," White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Iran is "broadly complicit" for the violence in Israel due to their past support of Hamas.

In the "60 Minutes" interview, Biden also called for Hamas to be completely eliminated and a path towards a "Palestinian state."

In an interview with "Fox News Sunday," White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Iran is "broadly complicit" for the violence in Israel due to their past support of Hamas.

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