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Iranian president vows response to 'cowardly' killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

CGTN

 , Updated 16:17, 31-Jul-2024

Iran will "defend its territorial integrity, dignity, honor, and pride and will make the terrorist occupiers regret their cowardly act" of assassinating Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday.

In a post on X, Pezeshkian also mourned Haniyeh's death and called him "a brave leader."

(With input from agencies)

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