“Iran have been warned” — U.S Officials on Ismail Haniyeh

In a significant diplomatic move, the United States has issued a dire warning to Iran, cautioning against any retaliatory actions following the assassination of senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

According to reports, US officials have conveyed to Tehran that any strike on Israel in response to the killing could lead to severe repercussions, not just for the ongoing conflict but also for Iran’s fragile economy and the stability of its recently elected government.

This warning comes at a critical moment as tensions between Israel and Hamas continue to escalate, with the shadow of broader regional conflict looming large.

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The assassination, which occurred late last month, was immediately attributed to Israel, especially after Israeli authorities vowed to target Hamas leaders following the terrorist group’s brutal October 7 attack that left 1,200 people dead and hundreds more kidnapped.

Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, a US official revealed that Iran has been put on notice that the risks of a major escalation are “extremely high” if it pursues a retaliatory strike against Israel. The official emphasized that the potential fallout could be catastrophic, impacting not only Iran’s already struggling economy but also threatening the stability of its new government.

The message from Washington is unmistakable: any move by Iran to retaliate would likely trigger a chain reaction, plunging the region into deeper conflict and potentially isolating Tehran on the global stage.

The US is making it clear that the costs of such a response would far outweigh any perceived gains, leaving Iran to weigh its options carefully in an increasingly volatile situation.