Senior Iranian diplomats have stated that Iran will respond to the killing of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The Iranian UN Mission emphasized that the response to the assassination will involve special operations that are more intense and aimed at causing deep regret to the perpetrator.
Ambassador Mojtaba Amani, speaking from Lebanon, reiterated the message from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, confirming that a response is imminent. Amani clarified that Iran's intention is not to escalate the conflict in Gaza but to prevent the region from falling victim to the actions of the U.S. and Israeli governments.
Iran, as a significant regional power, has faced accusations of supporting and training various militias in the Middle East, including Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen, as part of its strategy to expand influence in the region.
The recent hostilities in Gaza have brought to light the longstanding tensions between Israel and Iran. While the Israeli military has not officially commented on Haniyeh's killing, it has launched a series of airstrikes on Gaza with the objective of weakening Hamas following attacks on Israel on October 7.
