Haniyeh was in Iran for President Masoud Pezeshkian’s inauguration when he was killed. Although Israel hasn’t taken credit for the act, many suspect them, especially after their recent attack on a Hezbollah base in Beirut aimed at a senior commander. An Israeli official’s celebration of Ismail Haniyeh’s death on social media has intensified tensions. Israel’s actions might trigger a regional conflict, compelling Iran to retaliate against this direct assault on its ally. This is not the first-time prominent figures in Iran have been targeted, with earlier attacks on nuclear scientists and military leaders.
Iran needs to conduct a thorough investigation to understand how this breach occurred, given the history of similar incidents. Despite the need for internal review, retaliation seems almost certain. Iran’s supreme leader has declared that avenging Ismail Haniyeh’s death is a priority.
Reactions have come from Iran’s allies, including Hezbollah and the Houthis, while Russia called Ismail Haniyeh’s death an unacceptable political murder. China has shown deep concern, and Pakistan criticized the action as Israeli aggression.
Israel’s ongoing struggle with Hamas, despite years of efforts to defeat the group, has caused instability across the region, affecting Syria, Lebanon, and now Iran. The path to peace appears increasingly narrow, with Ismail Haniyeh’s death making a ceasefire seem unlikely soon. The United States might struggle to influence Israel to de-escalate, particularly during an election year when support for Israel is a significant issue.
Russian Gelix Airlines, which specializes in arms transport, has just landed in Tehran as per media reports. IRAN has reportedly deployed several of Russia’s MOST POWERFUL long-range jamming systems across strategic locations in the country.In respone ,Israel is in talks with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Bahrain to coordinate a defense strategy against an expected attack by Iran.
The coming days are critical as the Middle East stands on edge, awaiting the outcome of these escalating events.
