Iran threatens tough response to Hamas leader’s killing

In response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has promised a “harsh and painful response,” Liter.kz reports.

A number of foreign mass media They cite the text of an official statement from the powerful military formation that controls parts of the Iranian armed forces and performs key functions in ensuring the country’s internal and external security.

“Iran and the resistance front will respond to this crime,” the statement said.

By “resistance front,” Tehran means its allies and supported groups in the Middle East that are actively involved in the fight against Israel and its allies.

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran was a major blow to Hamas, which had previously declared an active fight against Israel and its allies. Haniyeh was a leading leader of the Palestinian organization and a key player in the conflict with Israel.

“Tehran considers the assassination of Haniyeh a deliberate and provocative step aimed at undermining stability in the region and strengthening the positions of the enemies of the Islamic revolution,” the statement said.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which is considered the main instrument of Iranian influence in the region, said the violence would not go without consequences.

“Iranian authorities have promised that they will take all necessary measures to protect their interests and those of their allies. Analysts note that this statement could lead to an escalation of tensions in the Middle East, where there is already a high degree of political and military activity,” the sources note.

Iran’s response will likely include not only political and diplomatic actions, but also possible military measures that could impact regional security and international relations.

Let us recall that Ismail Haniyeh, a member of the leadership of the Palestinian movement Hamas, was killed as a result of an attack on his residence in the Iranian capital Tehran.