Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran; Iran, Hamas Blame Israel
Breaking News
Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was 62 years old.
Iranian and Hamas officials have blamed Israel for the assassination and vowed to strike back.
Details of the Assassination
According to Iranian state media, Haniyeh was killed in a car bombing in the Iranian capital early on Wednesday morning.
The assassination took place just hours after Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of preventing the transfer of funds to Hamas.
Erdoğan has denied these claims.
International Reaction
The assassination of Haniyeh has been met with widespread condemnation from world leaders.
The United States has called for a full investigation into the assassination.
The United Nations has also condemned the assassination and called for those responsible to be brought to justice.
Background
Ismail Haniyeh was a senior leader of Hamas, a Palestinian militant group.
He served as Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority from 2006 to 2007.
Haniyeh was a close ally of Iran, which provides financial and military support to Hamas.
Significance of the Assassination
The assassination of Haniyeh is a major blow to Hamas.
It is also likely to further escalate tensions between Iran and Israel.
The assassination could also have a destabilizing effect on the Middle East region.
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