Attack in Tehran results in the death of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas political leader

Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent political leader of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, was killed along with one of his bodyguards. Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirmed the attack on Haniyeh's residence located in the Iranian capital, Tehran, where both were killed.

Various Iranian agencies reported on the assassination, pointing out the gravity of the event that has shocked the region and the international press. Hamas' direct accusation points to Israel, holding them responsible for the deadly attack.

Haniyeh, who led Hamas' political operations from exile in Qatar, was an influential leader in the Palestinian resistance.

The New York Times reported Hamas's accusation, highlighting the growing tension in the region following the attack. In a statement issued by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, it said: "The residence of Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political bureau of the Hamas Islamic Resistance, was attacked in Tehran and, as a result of this incident, he and one of his bodyguards were martyred."

This event marks a critical point in the Middle East conflict, increasing tensions between Iran and Israel, and leaving a vacuum in the Hamas leadership that could have significant repercussions on politics in the region.