In a shocking turn of events, Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas in Palestine, was killed in Tehran along with his bodyguard in a suspected missile strike. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran confirmed his death in a statement, expressing condolences to Palestine, the Islamic nation, and Iran.
Haniyeh’s assassination took place during his visit to Tehran for the inauguration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Hamas vowed to continue its path despite the loss of its leader.
Israel, believed to be behind the attack, has yet to make an official statement. Just hours before Haniyeh’s assassination, Israel claimed to have killed a senior military commander of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The escalating tensions in the Middle East have sparked concerns of an all-out war as retaliation is expected from both sides. The recent events mark another chapter in the ongoing conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions.
The situation remains volatile, with fears of further retaliation and escalation looming large over the region.