Iran Vows Retaliation for Hamas Leader's Killing in Tehran

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson announced that Iran aims to stabilize the region but insists on punishing Israel to deter further aggressions after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps echoed this sentiment, emphasizing retaliation. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the incident.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson declared that the country is not seeking to escalate regional tensions but underscores the necessity to punish Israel to prevent further instability. This follows the recent killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

"Iran seeks to establish stability in the region, but this will only come with punishing the aggressor and creating deterrence against the adventurism of the Zionist regime (Israel)," stated spokesperson Nasser Kanaani. He also urged the United States to cease its support for Israel, asserting that the international community has failed in its duty to maintain regional stability and should support measures to "punish the aggressor."

Hossein Salami, top commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, reiterated that Israel "will receive punishment in due time." Tehran and its aligned groups, including Hamas and Hezbollah, accuse Israel of Haniyeh's assassination on July 31. Israeli officials have not claimed responsibility.

(With inputs from agencies.)