Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Tehran: Implications for Hamas

In a significant escalation of Middle East tensions, Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a strike in Tehran

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Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has long been a key player in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.

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