Iran, after issuing threats for months, informed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh that it won't directly engage in the war against Israel. Despite ongoing support, Iran criticized Hamas for the lack of prior notice about the attacks. Hezbollah was caught off guard by Hamas's recent strike. Iran's shift from escalating the war to only offering political support surprises many, possibly influenced by the lack of consensus among Arab nations during a recent summit regarding severing ties with Israel.