🚨 In a shocking development, Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran early Wednesday. Both Hamas and Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) confirmed the tragic news through separate statements.
Haniyeh was attending the swearing-in ceremony of Iran's new president on Tuesday when the attack occurred. According to the Revolutionary Guards, \"Early this morning, the residence of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran was struck, resulting in his and one of his bodyguards' martyrdom. The cause is under investigation and will be announced soon.\" 🔍
A Hamas official described the assassination as a \"grave escalation,\" emphasizing that it would not achieve its intended goals. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Middle East, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the region. 🌍
Authorities are currently investigating the motives and potential fallout from this attack, as the international community watches closely for further developments.
