Iran's Khamenei leads funeral prayers for Hamas chief Haniyeh
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led funeral prayers for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, where thousands gathered to mourn.

Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed in a strike on their accommodation. Following the prayers, a large procession took place, and Haniyeh's body is set to be flown to Doha for burial. Iranian officials vowed retaliation, with Khamenei promising “harsh punishment” for Israel.

The mood in Tehran is tense, with public concern over potential retaliation escalating into regional conflict.

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