Iran says Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh was Killed by Short-Range Projectile

In a shocking turn of events, Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced that Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was killed in Tehran by a short-range projectile. The projectile, equipped with a warhead weighing around 7 kilograms, struck its target on Wednesday, raising fears of escalating conflict in the region.

Haniyeh's assassination has intensified tensions between Iran and Israel, already strained by ongoing hostilities in Gaza and Lebanon. Iran has accused Israel of orchestrating the attack, particularly significant given Haniyeh's recent presence at the inauguration of Iran's new president. This claim comes as Israeli officials have remained silent and have not acknowledged any involvement in the incident.

The Revolutionary Guards have vowed severe revenge against those they hold responsible. Their statement not only condemns the "terrorist Zionist regime" of Israel but also implicates the "criminal U.S. government" in supporting the attack. Iranian media reported that the strike occurred in a northern suburb of Tehran, a city now mourning the loss of a key militant leader.

Following the attack, Haniyeh was buried in Qatar, where he had been based. The incident has further complicated an already volatile situation, with many fearing that the death of such a prominent figure could ignite a broader conflict.

As Iran and Hamas seek justice for Haniyeh’s death, the international community watches closely, wary of the potential for increased violence in an already troubled region.