Senior Hamas official Ismail Haniyeh has reportedly been assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard announced this week.
There were no details provided on how or who killed him.
Haniyeh, one of the most senior Hamas officials, was killed in Tehran where he was visiting for the inauguration ceremony of Iran’s new president.
“Early this morning, the residence of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran was struck, resulting in his and one of his body guards’ martyrdom. The cause is under investigation and will be announced soon,” the Revolutionary Guards said.
Although Israel has vowed to kill Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders, they have not claimed responsibility for the attack.
