Iran's Revolutionary Guard has blamed Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed by a short-range projectile in Tehran. Iran has vowed to retaliate, citing Israel's earlier pledge and its own April missile/drone barrage.
The assassination has dashed hopes of a ceasefire and could lead to all-out war in the Middle East. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered preparations for direct military retaliation against Israel.
The Pentagon has boosted defenses in response, and the US and its European allies may be drawn into the conflict. The situation is further complicated by the aggressive actions of Israel's hard-right government and the decline of US power and influence in the region.
The Middle East is moving closer to a full-scale war, with Iran-backed Hezbollah and Houthi militias in Yemen also involved. The international community has called for restraint and peace talks, but tensions continue to escalate.
The region's stability is at stake, and the outcome of Iran's next move will be crucial in determining the future of the Middle East.
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