Tehran, Iran – July 31, 2024In a shocking turn of events, Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, was killed in an attack on his residence in Tehran, Iran, along with one of his bodyguards. The incident was confirmed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on their Sepah news website.Haniyeh’s assassination comes just a day after he attended the inauguration of Iran’s new president and met with the country’s Supreme Leader. The timing of the attack has raised suspicions, coinciding with ongoing US efforts to broker a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel.Israel has been accused of carrying out the attack, having targeted Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders in the past. Haniyeh’s family has also been a victim of Israeli airstrikes, with his sons and grandchildren killed in Gaza in recent months.The Iranian Revolutionary Guards confirmed the strike but did not provide details on the circumstances surrounding the attack. The incident has added another layer of complexity to the already volatile situation in the region, raising concerns about the potential for further escalation.Haniyeh’s death is a significant blow to Hamas, and the group is expected to respond to the assassination. The international community is urging restraint and calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.