Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed to avenge the death of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran. Follow for live news updates.
, who was killed in Tehran yesterday. “You killed our dear guest in our house and now have paved the way for your harsh punishment,” he said, referring to Israel.The killing is a major escalation of conflict in the region that throws it into an unpredictable and dangerous new phase.Israel has delivered “crushing blows” to its enemies in the last few days, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday, and vowed to keep fighting as the region stands on edge.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will lead prayers Thursday morning, according to Iran’s state-run PressTV news outlet. “Israel was also pursuing political goal with this act, aiming to disrupt the first day of the new government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has prioritized strengthening peace and stability in the region, and enhancing cooperation and constructive engagement with international community,” Iravani added.
“He was someone who saw the value of a deal and was instrumental to getting certain breakthroughs in the talks,” the source said, adding that “at this stage, it’s unclear what the effect will be on ceasefire talks.”Israel has delivered “crushing blows” to its enemies in the last few days, he said in a televised statement.
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