US Secretary of State Blinken asked Qatar to convey a message to Iran and Hezbollah, urging them not to escalate the situation after the assassination of Hamas leaders. Qatar agreed to mediate in this matter.
European and American diplomats are holding urgent talks in the Middle East after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Ghani. The goal is to prevent further escalation and a new full-scale war in the region.
The Israeli Defense Forces announced the elimination of Mohammed Deif, commander of Hamas's military wing in Gaza. The strike was carried out on July 13, 2024, in the Khan Younis area, and other militants were also killed.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has ordered an attack on Israel in response to the assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran. The strike could be on military targets near Tel Aviv and Haifa.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran, prompting threats of Israeli retaliation. The assassination heightened concerns about the expansion of the Gaza conflict to the Middle East.
Senior U. S. officials said Iran has made progress in developing nuclear weapons since the April attack on Israel. Secretary of State Blinken said Iran could be "one or two weeks away from doing that".
