Iranian Quds Force Commander Ismail Kani stated in an interview aired on Iranian television on October 3rd, 2025, that neither he nor Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah knew about the October 7th attack, with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh also being unaware. Kani made these remarks in Beirut, Lebanon, in honor of Nasrallah's reported elimination. Kani, in a rare interview, claims he met with Nasrallah in Lebanon on October 7th, and Nasrallah decided to join the campaign the following day, according to translated remarks. Kani also commented on Hezbollah's patience regarding Israeli violations in Lebanon, describing it as a "smart and correct decision" and stating that "Lebanese affairs should be resolved by the Lebanese" without Iranian interference. This statement follows previous reports from October 3rd, 2025, where Iran's central bank announced plans to expand the money supply by printing more currency starting October 4th, 2025, in response to the U.S. dollar's rising value against the rial. The bank attributed ongoing inflation to "strong popular demand" rather than sanctions. Earlier on October 3rd, the Israeli defense establishment confirmed no unusual preparations or imminent threats were detected from Iran, maintaining a state of high readiness but identifying no exceptional circumstances.
