Hamas says its leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran by an Israeli airstrike

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was reportedly assassinated in Tehran, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, which blamed Israel for the airstrike. Haniyeh was in Iran to attend the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian when he was killed, with Hamas issuing a statement declaring him a martyr.

Israel has previously threatened to eliminate Haniyeh in response to Hamas's October 7 attack, which resulted in significant casualties. The Israeli military did not comment on the incident. Analysts and media in Iran have swiftly held Israel accountable for the assassination, highlighting rising tensions in the region amidst ongoing U.S. efforts for a cease-fire.