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Iran claims Hamas leader killed by ‘short-range projectile,’ contradicting reports it was hidden bomb

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By Radina Gigova and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Iran has claimed that the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this week was carried out by a “short-range projectile” and a “severe explosion” outside a guest house where he was staying.

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    Iran in shock after airstrike kills Hamas chief in Tehran – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in a strike on a highly secure residence in Tehran — a humiliating blow to Iran's security apparatus. A tough response from Iran could trigger a full-scale war with Israel.

  2. New York Post

    Israel sends message to Iran with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination: No haven for terrorists (opens New York Post)

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    The early Wednesday morning assassination in Tehran of Hamas’ Politburo head Ismail Haniyeh, attributed to Israel, reportedly caused a panic in the senior ranks of the Iranian regime.

  3. KTVZ Bend

    Iran claims Hamas leader killed by ‘short-range projectile,’ contradicting reports it was hidden bomb (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Radina Gigova and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — Iran has claimed that the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this week was carried out by a “short-range projectile” and a “severe explosion” outside a guest house where he was staying.

  4. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh and reiterates vows of retaliation (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Iran's Revolutionary Guard said a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and accused the United States of supporting the attack which it blamed on Israel, state TV reported Saturday.

  5. Voice of America

    Iran says short-range projectile killed Hamas' leader (opens Voice of America)

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    Iran also accuses the United States of supporting the attack, which it blames on Israel

  6. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh, reiterates vows of retaliation (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and accused the United States of supporting the attack which it blamed on Israel, state TV reported Saturday.

  7. WHDH Boston

    Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas’ Haniyeh, reiterates vows of retaliation - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and accused the United States of

  8. CNN

    Iran claims Hamas leader Haniyeh killed by ‘short-range projectile,’ vowing ‘blood vengeance’ amidst regional tensions (opens CNN)

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    Iran has claimed that the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was carried out by a “short-range projectile” and a “severe explosion.”

  9. Washington Times

    Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh (opens Washington Times)

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    Iran's Revolutionary Guard said a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and accused the United States of supporting the attack which it blamed on Israel, state TV reported Saturday.

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