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Mystery and Mayhem: Iran's Shocking Revelation on Hamas Leader's Assassination!

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Iran claims Hamas leader Haniyeh was taken out with a short-range projectile, sparking global intrigue and potential chaos.

In an unexpected twist, Iran announced that Ismail Haniyeh, the influential political chief of Hamas, was killed by a short-range projectile while staying at a guesthouse in Tehran. The incident has not only sent shockwaves throughout the Middle East but also ignited a symphony of international reactions. Iran's Revolutionary Guards, in a detailed statement, confirmed the tragic assassination, laying bare the stakes involved in regional politics. What's fascinating is the precise nature of the projectile - a sophisticated weapon likely wielded with expert precision.

As the Iranian authorities kicked off an extensive investigation, they reportedly arrested dozens, ranging from senior intelligence officers to military officials, and even some staff members at the military-run guesthouse. This marks a significant, high-profile crackdown that suggests an internal breach or potential espionage at play. The unraveling mystery has captivated local and global audiences alike, stirring up a plethora of theories about who might be behind this audacious act.

Retaliation talk is ramping up with Iranian officials and media expressing vehement rhetoric aimed at Israel, whom many believe to be the prime suspect behind this operation. The US, sensing the palpable tension and impending backlash, has amplified its military presence across the region, adopting a watchful stance ready for any escalation. It's a tale of secretive operations, international espionage, and underground politics - a real-life thriller playing out on the world stage.

Adding more fuel to the fire, Iran has promised severe revenge against Israel, a vow that currently hangs over the region like a tempest ready to unleash. The international community watches with bated breath, aware that even the slightest spark could ignite a full-scale regional conflict. Meanwhile, live updates from Israel show the nation bracing for potential Iranian retaliation, amplifying the tension in what seems to be an already volatile scenario.

Interestingly, Ismail Haniyeh was often seen as the diplomatic veneer of Hamas, often engaging in international talks and portraying a more moderate facade. His assassination now removes a significant piece from the geopolitical chessboard, possibly leading to a more aggressive and less predictable leadership within Hamas.

Equally captivating is the advanced technology behind the short-range projectile. Such precision weaponry hints at an operation carried out by a highly skilled force, with access to sophisticated equipment - a sobering reminder of the clandestine capabilities that various nations may wield in their arsenals.

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Iran says Hamas leader was killed by short-range projectile (BBC News)

Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed with a "short-range projectile" fired from outside his guesthouse in Tehran, Iran's Revolutionary Guard ...

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Iran hypes retaliation threat; US bolsters regional military presence (Iran International)

Iranian media and some officials have intensified rhetoric about retaliating against Israel for the Hamas leader's killing in Tehran as the US bolsters its ...

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Iran says Hamas leader Haniyeh was killed by short-range projectile (Reuters)

DUBAI, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that Palestinian militant group Hamas' leader Ismail Haniyeh was slain in Tehran by a ...

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Haniyeh assassination: Iran arrests intel officers, military officials ... (Al Arabiya English)

Iran has launched an extensive investigation into the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political office of Hamas, and arrested dozens possibly.

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Middle East crisis: Iran vows 'severe' revenge against Israel as US ... (The Guardian)

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said retaliation for Ismail Haniyeh assassination in Tehran would come 'at an appropriate time, place and manner'

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Live Updates: Israel Braces for Iranian Retaliation After Assassinations (The New York Times)

A city street with a large billboard in the backgound showing two men, Ismail Haniyeh. A billboard in Tehran shows Ismail Haniyeh, the senior Hamas leader ...

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Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh and ... (ABC News)

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh.

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Iran Arrests Dozens in Search for Haniyeh Killing Suspects (Asharq Al-awsat English)

Iran has arrested more than two dozen people, including senior intelligence officers, military officials and staff workers at a military-run guesthouse in ...

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Iran gives first detailed statement on Hamas leader's killing (The Washington Post)

Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a short-range projectile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said in Tehran's first detailed statement on the assassination.

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Iran says projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh, vows retaliation (The Associated Press)

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh.

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Iran claims Hamas leader killed by 'short-range projectile ... (CNN)

Iran has claimed that the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was carried out by a “short-range projectile” and a “severe explosion.”

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Over two dozen arrested as Hamas chief's killing exposes security ... (Iran International)

Iran has reportedly arrested over two dozen people including security and intelligence officials after the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in ...

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Top U.S. general in the Middle East as U.S. and Israel prepare for ... (Axios)

Gen. Michael Kurilla is expected to try to mobilize the same international and regional coalition that defended Israel against an attack from Iran in April.

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Iran state TV says Haniyeh was killed by short-range projectile, not ... (The Times of Israel)

Seven-kilo warhead caused blast, says IRGC televised statement, which repeats call to avenge attack 'designed and carried out by the Zionist regime and ...

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Hamas's leader is dead, Iran vows revenge: can anything stop all ... (The Guardian)

The assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran humiliated Iran's leaders, dashed hopes of a ceasefire and left the heavily armed nations of the Middle East ...

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Biden voices hope Iran will stand down but is uncertain (Reuters)

WILMINGTON, Del./RAMALLAH, Aug 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden expressed hope Iran would stand down despite its threat to avenge the assassination of ...

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U.S. deploys ships and fighter jets to Middle East as Israel braces for ... (NPR)

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered fighter jets as well as Navy destroyers and cruisers deployed to "bolster force protection for U.S. troops in the ...

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US deploys jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel (BBC News)

Iran says it will "punish" Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

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Revenge and infiltration dominate Iranian media after Haniyeh's death (Iran International)

The most frequently used words in the Iranian media's coverage of the deadly attack on Hamas's Political Leader Ismail Haniyeh's residence in north Tehran ...

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