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Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran by Short-Range Projectile on 31 July, Iran Blames Israel

Aug 3, 2024, 12:41 PM

The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on 31 July has raised significant concerns about Iran's security apparatus. According to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Haniyeh was killed by a short-range projectile with a warhead weighing approximately 7 kilograms. The projectile was fired from outside the guesthouse where Haniyeh was staying. Iran has accused Israel of orchestrating the attack with support from the United States. The incident has sparked criticism of Iran's intelligence capabilities and led to vows of severe retaliation from Iran against those responsible.