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Saturday, Jan 17, 2026
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Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed by Bomb in Tehran
Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a bomb in Tehran, a device smuggled in and detonated remotely two months later. Iran and Hamas blame Israel for the attack, though Israel has not confirmed involvement. This incident exacerbates already high tensions following a deadly Hamas attack on Israel.
Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas political chief, was assassinated in Tehran with a bomb planted in his guesthouse, according to the New York Times.
The device, smuggled into the Iranian capital two months prior, was remotely detonated, causing significant damage.
Iran and Hamas have accused Israel of responsibility, though Israel has neither confirmed nor denied involvement.
The compound where the device was placed is controlled by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions following a recent Hamas attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis and over 250 hostages.
Israeli intelligence reportedly briefed the US and other allies on the operation details.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the IRGC have condemned the attack and vowed retaliation.
The device, smuggled into the Iranian capital two months prior, was remotely detonated, causing significant damage.
Iran and Hamas have accused Israel of responsibility, though Israel has neither confirmed nor denied involvement.
The compound where the device was placed is controlled by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions following a recent Hamas attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis and over 250 hostages.
Israeli intelligence reportedly briefed the US and other allies on the operation details.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the IRGC have condemned the attack and vowed retaliation.
