Iran's Khamenei says avenging Haniyeh's killing is Tehran's duty

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks anniversary of Islamic republic founder Khomeini's death
FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during the 35th anniversary of the death of the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, at Khomeini's shrine in southern Tehran, Iran June 3, 2024. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo
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Iran's Khamenei says avenging Haniyeh's killing is Tehran's duty

Avenging Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's assassination is "Tehran's duty" because it occurred in the Iranian capital, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday.

He said Israel had provided the grounds for "harsh punishment" for itself.

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