In a shocking development, Iranian state media, Press TV, has reported the death of Hamas political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran.
According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Haniyeh was killed in a “Zionist raid” on his residence in Tehran.
Haniyeh, who had been living in exile, had played a crucial role in ceasefire talks and had maintained close ties with Iran, Hamas’s main ally. His death comes as a significant blow to the militant group.
A statement from Hamas confirmed Haniyeh’s death, stating that he was killed alongside his bodyguard after participating in the inauguration of the new Iranian president. However, CNN reports that the timing of his death is unclear, and the Israeli military has yet to comment on the incident.
This development follows the killing of three of Haniyeh’s sons and four of his grandchildren in Israeli airstrikes in April, as reported by Hamas. The incident has sparked tensions in the region, and the implications of Haniyeh’s death are yet to be fully understood.
