Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard have been killed in an attack on his residence in Tehran, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed. The attack took place on Wednesday morning, and is being investigated. The IRGC has offered its condolences to Palestinians, the Muslim world and the Resistance Front. Hamas has blamed “Israeli” forces for the attack, and blamed them for Haniyeh’s death.
The incident came after Haniyeh attended the swearing-in ceremony of Iran’s new president and met Iran’s supreme leader on Tuesday. The attack has further escalated tensions in the region, especially since relations between Hamas and Israel have soured.
The IRGC’s public relations department said the attack is being investigated and detailed information on it will be made available soon. Following Haniyeh’s killing, demonstrations are expected to take place in Iran in his support, while Hamas’ supporters consider the attack a major setback.
This is a developing story, and its consequences could have implications for regional politics. The incident has once again highlighted issues of conflict and instability in the Middle East.
