Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:32am on 01 Aug 2024,Thursday International
Iran has threatened severe retaliation against Israel for the alleged assassination of Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at involvement, stating that his country had delivered "crushing blows" to its enemies, including a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon. The UN Secretary-General warned against a "dangerous escalation" of hostilities, as the UN Security Council convened to discuss the situation. Iran's threat comes amid growing fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, with Netanyahu cautioning Israelis of "challenging days ahead" and vowing to stand united against any threat.
