Iran Vows to Avenge Slain Hamas 'Political' Chief Ismail Haniyeh 2 Years After Assassination

Iran's government marked the second anniversary of Ismail Haniyeh's death on July 31, 2024, by vowing what state officials described as a "severe and crushing" response to his assassination. Haniyeh held the position of Hamas political bureau chief at the time of his death in Tehran. Iran has not specified a timeline or form for any response. Israel has not officially claimed responsibility for the killing, though multiple media outlets reported Israeli involvement at the time.

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