Iran’s diplomacy condemned Israel’s admission of the assassination of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, labelling it an ‘egregious crime.’ Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani communicated this to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Following the Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz’s public acknowledgment, Iran asserts its military retaliation was justified. The ongoing conflict has reportedly resulted in significant casualties on both Palestinian and Israeli sides, escalating tensions in the region.