Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of Iran has declared that the country considers it a duty to avenge the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated on Iranian soil. Khamenei's statement comes in response to the incident where Haniyeh was killed, which Iran views as a violation of its sovereignty.
In his address, Khamenei directly addressed Israel, stating, 'You killed our dear guest in our house and now have paved the way for your harsh punishment.' He emphasized that Iran sees it as its responsibility to seek justice for the blood of their 'dear guest,' referring to Haniyeh.