Ismail Haniyeh, a prominent Hamas leader, was killed by an explosive device while staying at a guesthouse in Tehran. According to the New York Times, the explosives had been planted approximately two months before the incident. The blast, which occurred around 2am local time, was remotely detonated when Haniyeh’s presence at the guesthouse was confirmed.
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The guesthouse, located within the Neshat compound in northern Tehran and guarded by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, experienced significant damage, including shattered windows and a partially collapsed exterior wall. Despite the severity of the explosion, the building sustained only minor damage overall, indicating that the attack was not a missile strike. The New York Times report highlighted the careful planning involved in concealing the bomb for months before the attack.
