Iran’s IRGC confirms death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

Wed, Jul 31, 2024
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Politics

IRAN’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday confirmed the death of Ismail Haniyeh, leader of Palestinian militant organisation Hamas.

A brief statement from the Iranian force said that Haniyeh was killed in an attack at his residence in Tehran.

The statement added that his bodyguard also died a “martyr’s death,” adding that further information would be released later.

Hamas had previously announced Haniyeh’s death in a statement posted on Telegram and blamed Israel for it.

There is no confirmation yet from the Israeli government. (dpa/NAN)

A.I

July 31, 2024

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