Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran, Iran says
SUMMARY
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, reportedly by an Israeli raid, according to Iranian state media and the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. Hamas confirmed Haniyeh's death on its official Telegram account, attributing the attack to Israel. The incident occurred during Haniyeh's visit to Tehran for the inauguration of Iran’s new president. The Revolutionary Guard announced that Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were killed when their residence was struck, though specifics about the assailants are under investigation. Israel, which had vowed to eliminate Hamas leaders after the group's October 7th attack that killed 1,200 people, has not commented on the assassination. Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari emphasized a preference for avoiding a wider conflict.
