Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s funeral held in Tehran amid security fears

Guardian

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The Islamic republic’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led prayers for Haniyeh ahead of his burial in Qatar, having earlier threatened a “harsh punishment” for his killing.
Gulf News
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Though nobody claimed responsibility for the attack it is a foregone conclusion as to who stands to gain from the action: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accordingly sworn revenge on Israel, a sign that escalation could be afoot.
Free Press Journal
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In the early hours of July 31, Hamas’ political chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an airstrike in Tehran, a day after another airstrike killed Hezbollah’s deputy commander in their stronghold of South Lebanon.
Hindustan Times
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Haniyeh was killed in an assassination in Tehran likely plotted by Israel, although Tel Aviv has not yet officially confirmed its role in the attack.
Hürriyet Daily News

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