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Iran Condemns Israel's Admission of Ismail Haniyeh Assassination in Tehran, Justifies October Retaliatory Strike

Dec 25, 2024, 07:02 AM

Iran has condemned Israel's recent admission of responsibility for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a senior Hamas leader, in Tehran in July. The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, stated in a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council that Israel's confession underscores its role in terrorism and justifies Iran's retaliatory missile attack on Israel in October. Israel's Defense Minister, Yisrael Katz, publicly acknowledged the country's involvement in Haniyeh's killing during an event, marking the first time Israel has openly admitted to the assassination. Iran argues that this admission reaffirms the legitimacy of its defensive response and highlights Israel as a serious threat to regional and international peace and security.