Iran's Khamenei to lead prayers at Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral in Tehran

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The funeral will be held in the Iranian capital Tehran, Press TV added.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. (Photo: Reuters)

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UPDATED: Aug 1, 2024 07:28 IST

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Funeral in Tehran on ThursdayHaniyeh assassinated WednesdayThreats of revenge on Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Thursday, Iran's state-run Press TV said.

The funeral will be held in the Iranian capital Tehran, Press TV added.

Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran early on Wednesday morning, an attack that drew threats of revenge on Israel and fuelled further concern that the conflict in Gaza was turning into a wider Middle East war.

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Akhilesh Nagari

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Aug 1, 2024

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