Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was reportedly assassinated in Tehran, Iran by unknown assailants following his attendance at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Iranian President. The paramilitary Revolutionary Guard made the announcement on Wednesday, stating that they were investigating the attack.
No one has claimed responsibility for the assassination yet, but suspicion has been cast on Israel due to past threats against Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders. Haniyeh’s presence in Tehran was in connection with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s inauguration ceremony.
Iran has not revealed any details on how Haniyeh was killed, and Israeli officials have not made any immediate comments. However, analysts on Iranian state television have already begun to point fingers at Israel, citing their history of carrying out such targeted assassinations.
The attack comes in the wake of a recent Hamas-orchestrated attack on Israel that resulted in numerous casualties and hostages. The situation is still developing, and more information is expected to come to light as investigations continue.
This incident has sparked concerns over escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and Hamas, with the potential for further conflict and retaliation looming. Our journalists are closely following this story and will provide updates as soon as they become available.
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