WASHINGTON July 31. 2024 (Saba) - American officials have indicated that the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran will significantly complicate efforts to prevent a regional war. According to the American website "Axios,"
Israel is confirmed to be behind the assassination, despite no official comments from the office of the Israeli Prime Minister or the Ministry of Defense. U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken also denied prior knowledge or involvement by the United States.
The concerns within the Biden administration stem from the potential escalation this assassination could cause, with one American official describing the situation as "more dangerous" and noting the "greater possibility of escalation." This official also expressed confusion over the timing and manner of the assassination, which was reportedly carried out by a missile launched from another country.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard confirmed Haniyeh's death, attributing it to a Zionist assassination. Hamas mourned Haniyeh, who was in Tehran for the inauguration of the new Iranian president. Iranian authorities are currently investigating the incident to uncover further details.
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