(CNN) — Iran said that its response against Israel over the assassination of the head of the Hamas political bureau Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran “would not harm the possible peace” in Gaza.
Iran’s mission to the United Nations said in a statement, “The response is not connected to the cease-fire talks that are scheduled to take place next week.”
added: “Our priority is to establish a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and any agreement that Hamas accepts, we will recognize as well.”
She continued: “The Israeli regime violated our national security and sovereignty through its recent act of terrorism. Our response will be timely and managed in a way that does not undermine the ceasefire.”
She said: “There have always been direct and intermediate official channels for exchanging messages between Iran and the United States, and both parties prefer not to disclose their details.
Both the Iranian government and Hamas say Israel carried out the operation to target Haniyeh, while Israel has neither confirmed nor denied involvement, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of It would be a “heavy price”. payment by those who attack Israel.
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2024-08-09 23:51:31
