Iran says it will "punish" Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

The US will deploy additional warships and fighter jets to the Middle East to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies, the Pentagon said.

Missile defence forces were placed on a state of increased readiness to deploy, the Pentagon said, adding that its commitment to defend Israel was “ironclad”.

Iran’s leader Ayatollah Khamenei has vowed “harsh punishment” against Israel for the assassination of Haniyeh.

Haniyeh, 62, was widely considered Hamas’s overall leader and played a key role in negotiations aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the Gaza war.

  • @Dadifer
    6•2 months ago

    You know, I realized the other day that this is exactly what France did in supporting the USA in fighting against the British. I’m still not sure how ethical it is.

    • @[email protected]
      3•2 months ago

      Depends on whether you’re supporting the right side (if there is one) and on the consequences of arming a particular group of insurgents.