Iran’s response to the killing of Hamas chief in Tehran will be ‘definite and calculated’ according to the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi. The killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has been blamed on Israel and is considered an unforgivable violation of Iran’s security and sovereignty. Araqchi stated that while Iran does not seek to escalate tensions, it is not afraid of doing so. The response to the assassination will be “definite, calculated and accurate”. Israel has a history of covert killings inside Iran, with the current strike widely acknowledged as an Israeli operation.
Meanwhile, in Gaza, the death toll has reached over 40,000, with thousands more likely buried under the rubble. Medics reported deadly airstrikes and shelling overnight, with at least seven Palestinians killed. The ongoing war has led to mass displacement and chaos, with many families forced to flee multiple times. The situation is critical, with hospitals affected, and dwindling humanitarian zones unable to accommodate new arrivals.
In the wider Middle East crisis, ceasefire talks in Cairo have ended without an agreement, though lower-level negotiations continue. The US is working feverishly to secure a ceasefire and a hostage deal, with key sticking points still unresolved. Global pressure is mounting on Israel, with calls for the EU to suspend cooperation and impose sanctions due to alleged massacres of journalists in Gaza. Additionally, Iran has vowed to respond to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, further escalating tensions in the region.
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