Tehran woke up to startling news today 😱: Ismail Haniyeh, the chief of Hamas's politburo, was killed in a strike on his residence in the Iranian capital.
Haniyeh was in Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Iran's new president just yesterday. Early this morning, his residence was hit, resulting in his and one of his bodyguards' \\"martyrdom,\\" according to a statement from Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
\\"The cause is under investigation and will be announced soon,\\" the IRGC said.
A Hamas official described the assassination as a \\"grave escalation\\" and warned that it \\"would not achieve its goals.\\" 💥
This unexpected event sends ripples through the Middle East, leaving many questions unanswered. Who is behind the attack? What does this mean for regional stability? 🌍
Stay tuned as we delve deeper into this developing story, bringing you the latest updates and insights. ✌️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com