Iran Holds Funeral for Assassinated Hamas Leader

Iran held funeral processions for Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in a suspected Israeli attack in Tehran. Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have vowed to seek revenge and labeled the assassination a 'terrorist attack.' The exact details of the attack remain unclear, with conflicting reports about whether it was carried out by a drone or a missile, but it occurred shortly after Haniyeh attended the swearing-in of Iran's new president. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while not claiming responsibility for the killing, stated that Israel would respond forcefully to any attacks against it. Analysts suggest Iran will retaliate in a 'well-managed' manner to avoid escalating the regional crisis, although tensions are expected to rise. The assassination of Haniyeh has raised fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East as Hamas vows to take the battle to new dimensions.