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Biden hopes Iran will stand down amid escalating tensions following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict
U.S. President Joe Biden expressed hope Iran would stand down despite its threat to avenge the assassination of Hamas’ leader in Tehran, as fears mounted that Israel’s war against Palestinian militants in Gaza could escalate into a wider Middle East conflict.
Regional tensions have soared following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ top leader, on Wednesday, a day after an Israeli strike in Beirut killed Fuad Shukr, a senior military commander from the Lebanese group Hezbollah, which like Hamas is backed by Iran.
A high-level Israeli delegation made a brief visit to Cairo on Saturday in an attempt to resume Gaza ceasefire negotiations, Egyptian airport authority sources said. The Israeli officials returned to Israel hours later, Israeli media said. Chances of a breakthrough appear low following the latest incidents in Lebanon and Iran.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – Reuters)
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