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Iran Claims Hamas Leader Haniyeh Killed by Short-Range Projectile in Tehran, Arrests Dozens in Probe of Assassination
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran by a short-range projectile, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced on Saturday. The assassination has triggered a wide-reaching security response in Iran, with authorities arresting more than two dozen individuals, including senior intelligence officers and military officials, in a frantic search for the perpetrators. 
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran by a short-range projectile, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced on Saturday. The assassination has triggered a wide-reaching security response in Iran, with authorities arresting more than two dozen individuals, including senior intelligence officers and military officials, in a frantic search for the perpetrators. -
DHS Suspends Migrant Sponsorship Program Amid Fraud Concerns
The Biden administration announced the temporary suspension of a humanitarian entry program that allows citizens from four countries to enter the United States. This pause comes amid concerns about fraudulent sponsor applications and a need to strengthen vetting processes. The program, which aims to provide a legal pathway for up to 30,000 people per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, has been a critical part of the administration's strategy to curb illegal border crossings. 
The Biden administration announced the temporary suspension of a humanitarian entry program that allows citizens from four countries to enter the United States. This pause comes amid concerns about fraudulent sponsor applications and a need to strengthen vetting processes. The program, which aims to provide a legal pathway for up to 30,000 people per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, has been a critical part of the administration's strategy to curb illegal border crossings. -
Hamas Leader Haniyeh Buried in Qatar Amid Vows of Retaliation Against Israel
In a scene of heightened tension and fervent vows of retaliation, Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent Hamas leader, was buried in Qatar on Friday following his assassination in Tehran. This event has intensified the already volatile conflict between Hamas and Israel, which has been raging for nearly eleven months. 
In a scene of heightened tension and fervent vows of retaliation, Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent Hamas leader, was buried in Qatar on Friday following his assassination in Tehran. This event has intensified the already volatile conflict between Hamas and Israel, which has been raging for nearly eleven months. -
U.S. Recognizes Venezuelan Opposition Leader as Legitimate Winner Amid Contested Election Results
The United States has recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the rightful winner of Venezuela's recent presidential election, challenging the self-declared victory of incumbent President Nicolás Maduro. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Thursday that there is "overwhelming evidence" that González won Sunday's election, criticizing Venezuela's electoral council for conducting a deeply flawed process that did not reflect the will of the voters. 
The United States has recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the rightful winner of Venezuela's recent presidential election, challenging the self-declared victory of incumbent President Nicolás Maduro. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Thursday that there is "overwhelming evidence" that González won Sunday's election, criticizing Venezuela's electoral council for conducting a deeply flawed process that did not reflect the will of the voters. -
How Mossad Killed Hamas Leader Haniyeh in Iran: Source Reveals Bomb Planted Months Before Blast
In a dramatic escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran using a remotely detonated explosive device. The bomb, planted months prior in the guest house where Haniyeh was staying, marks a significant breach of security within Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In a dramatic escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran using a remotely detonated explosive device. The bomb, planted months prior in the guest house where Haniyeh was staying, marks a significant breach of security within Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). -
U.S. Prepares for Potential Iranian Retaliation Following Assassination of Hamas Leader
The Biden administration is bracing for an imminent Iranian attack on Israel, anticipating a response to the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this week. According to three U.S. officials who spoke to Axios, preparations are underway to counteract what is expected to be a significant and coordinated retaliation by Iran, potentially involving Lebanese Hezbollah. The Biden administration is bracing for an imminent Iranian attack on Israel, anticipating a response to the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this week. According to three U.S. officials who spoke to Axios, preparations are underway to counteract what is expected to be a significant and coordinated retaliation by Iran, potentially involving Lebanese Hezbollah. -
Did WhatsApp Play a Role in Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh's Assassination?
The Middle East is once again at the center of global attention following the assassination of Hamas leader and former Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh. Haniyeh was killed on July 31 in Tehran, Iran, sparking a wave of reactions and conspiracy theories about the methods used to locate and target him. 
The Middle East is once again at the center of global attention following the assassination of Hamas leader and former Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh. Haniyeh was killed on July 31 in Tehran, Iran, sparking a wave of reactions and conspiracy theories about the methods used to locate and target him. -
Israel Confirms Killing of Hamas Military Leader Mohammed Deif Amid Escalating Conflict
Israel's military confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas' military wing, in a statement released Thursday. Deif, a key figure behind Hamas' October 7 attack on southern Israel, was killed during an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, on July 13. This announcement marks the third high-profile figure linked to Hamas or Iran killed by Israel in recent weeks. 
Israel's military confirmed the death of Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas' military wing, in a statement released Thursday. Deif, a key figure behind Hamas' October 7 attack on southern Israel, was killed during an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, Gaza, on July 13. This announcement marks the third high-profile figure linked to Hamas or Iran killed by Israel in recent weeks. -
Khamenei Orders Direct Strike on Israel After Haniyeh's Assassination - Report
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a direct strike on Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, according to a report by The New York Times. This decision, confirmed by three unnamed Iranian officials, including two members of the Revolutionary Guard, was made during an emergency meeting of the Supreme National Security Council earlier today. 
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a direct strike on Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, according to a report by The New York Times. This decision, confirmed by three unnamed Iranian officials, including two members of the Revolutionary Guard, was made during an emergency meeting of the Supreme National Security Council earlier today. -
Israel Claims to Have ‘Eliminated’ Hezbollah's Top Military commander in Beirut Airstrike
Israel has claimed responsibility for a targeted airstrike in Beirut, which it says eliminated Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander. Shukr, also known as al-Hajj Mohsin, was described by the Israeli military as "the most senior military commander in Hezbollah" and a close advisor to the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. 
Israel has claimed responsibility for a targeted airstrike in Beirut, which it says eliminated Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander. Shukr, also known as al-Hajj Mohsin, was described by the Israeli military as "the most senior military commander in Hezbollah" and a close advisor to the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
