Political message of an assassination
By Diako Hosseini
Strategic affairs expert
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas politburo leader in Tehran, must be examined in the context of recent events. Israel has found itself entangled in a quagmire as a result of the months-long conflict in Gaza, where its prolonged and criminal endeavors have not achieved their intended goals. Meanwhile, global outrage and condemnation of this regime’s inhumane actions have been mounting across the world, including in the United States.
In this context, a new election took place in the Islamic Republic of Iran, leading to the election of a new president who aims to establish a national unity government and foster dialogue and engagement with the world. Masoud Pezeshkian has opened up a brighter future for diplomacy. The return of skilled diplomats - who are symbolic of dialogue - to the Iranian government has illuminated this diplomatic horizon, yet cast a shadow for Iran’s enemies.
Simultaneously, on the eve of the US presidential elections, Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee and has garnered significant growth in polls in just a few days.
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