I need to correct information I posted yesterday. The news reports yesterday were that Hamas leader Haniyeh was killed in Tehran by a guided missile. Apparently, that information was incorrect. The New York Times is reporting that the bomb that kille… | By vferraro1971 on August 1, 2024 | I need to correct information I posted yesterday. The news reports yesterday were that Hamas leader Haniyeh was killed in Tehran by a guided missile. Apparently, that information was incorrect. The New York Times is reporting that the bomb that killed Haniyeh had been planted in the apartment in which he was staying months before. According to the Times: "Ismail Haniyeh, a top leader of Hamas, was assassinated on Wednesday by an explosive device covertly smuggled into the Tehran guesthouse where he was staying, according to seven Middle Eastern officials, including two Iranians, and an American official. "The bomb had been hidden approximately two months ago in the guesthouse, according to five of the Middle Eastern officials. The guesthouse is run and protected by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and is part of a large compound, known as Neshat, in an upscale neighborhood of northern Tehran. "Mr. Haniyeh was in Iran's capital for the presidential inauguration. The bomb was detonated remotely, the five officials said, once it was confirmed that he was inside his room at the guesthouse. The blast also killed a bodyguard." The news (if accurate) would be a debilitating blow to the Revolutionary Guard which had been entruted with security for the apartment complex. The news indicates that there are elements within the Guard cooperating with the Israelis. The conclusion is that the Guard is incompetent and untrustworthy. That conclusion may temper the Iranian response to the assassination. We will find out. | | | | You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. | | | | |
No comments:
Post a Comment