Iran Press/West Asia: Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a message after the assassination of Martyr Ismail Haniyeh by the Israeli regime said that the Zionist Regime has prepared the ground for harsh punishment for itself.
In a message on Wednesday morning, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution extended condolences over the martyrdom of the Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
"With this action, the criminal and terrorist Zionist regime prepared the ground for a harsh punishment for itself," Leader stressed.
"Iran considers its duty to take revenge for the assassination of Great Mujaheed Ismail Haniyeh who was martyred in the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran," the Leader added.
"Martyr Haniyeh dedicated his precious life for many years to the Resistance and was ready for martyrdom, and he had sacrificed his children and people in this way," the Leader said.
Ayatollah Khamenei offered his condolences to the Islamic Ummah, to the Resistance Front, to the brave and proud nation of Palestine, and especially to the family of Martyr Haniyeh and one of his companions who was martyred along with him.
Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were martyred after their residence was targeted in Tehran, according to a statement released by the IRGC.
Further investigation into the incident is underway.
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