The Palestinian movement Hamas has reported the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of its political bureau, in Tehran.
According to a statement released on the movement’s Telegram channel, Haniyeh was killed as a result of an Israeli raid on his residence in Tehran. This attack occurred following his participation in the inauguration ceremony of Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian.
Tasnim news agency also reported Haniyeh’s death, adding that he and another individual were killed during the shelling of his residence.
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