‘Airborne Projectile’ Used to Assassinate Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran

Tehran: Ismail Haniyeh, the political bureau chief of Hamas, was killed in Iran following an Israeli raid on his residence in Tehran. Hamas and Iranian officials confirmed the incident, which occurred after Haniyeh attended the inauguration of Iran’s new president. An “airborne projectile” hit Haniyeh’s residence, resulting in his death and that of a bodyguard. Hamas condemned the assassination, blaming Israel, although no official claim of responsibility has been made. An investigation by the Iranian government is underway.

Key Points:

Ismail Haniyeh, the political bureau chief of Hamas, was killed in Iran.
Hamas and Iranian officials confirmed Haniyeh’s death.
Haniyeh was killed early Wednesday after an Israeli raid targeted his residence in Tehran.
Hamas mourned Haniyeh, stating he was killed in a “treacherous Zionist raid” after attending the inauguration of Iran’s new president.
Haniyeh was a significant figure in the Palestinian resistance against Israel.
Iran’s Nournews reported that Haniyeh’s residence was hit by an “airborne projectile.”
An investigation into the details of the attack is underway.
The Iranian government announced that the investigation results would be released soon.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard’s Sepah news website stated that Haniyeh and a bodyguard were killed in the attack.
Haniyeh was in Tehran for the swearing-in ceremony of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
A top Hamas official called the assassination a “cowardly act” that would not go unpunished.
No group immediately claimed responsibility, but suspicion fell on Israel.
Israel has previously vowed to kill Haniyeh and other Hamas leaders.
Israel has killed many of Haniyeh’s family members during its operations in Gaza.
Iranian state television analysts blamed Israel for the attack.
Israel did not comment on the assassination.
Israel is suspected of a long-term assassination campaign targeting Iranian nuclear scientists and others linked to Iran’s atomic program.

An “airborne projectile” refers to any object that is launched or propelled through the air. This can include a wide range of items, such as:

Missiles: Guided or unguided, designed to be launched and hit a specific target.
Rockets: Propelled by explosive fuel, often used in military and space applications.
Artillery Shells: Large-caliber rounds fired from artillery guns.
Mortar Rounds: High-angle fire projectiles launched from a mortar.
Bullets: Fired from firearms like rifles and pistols.

In the context of the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, an “airborne projectile” likely refers to a missile or similar military munition.

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