Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: With this action, the Zionist regime has prepared the ground for a harsh punishment for itself.

The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made strong statements against Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

Speaking after the attack on Wednesday, Khamenei referred to Israel as the "guilty and terrorist Zionist regime" and announced that his country would retaliate.

In a statement reported by Iran's official news agency IRNA, Khamenei said, "With this action, the Zionist regime has prepared the ground for a harsh punishment for itself. Since Haniyeh was martyred on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, we see it as our duty to avenge his blood."

Khamenei's strong remarks are seen as a development that could further escalate tensions in the region. The international community is calling on the parties to exercise restraint to prevent a possible conflict.

While no official statement has been made by Israel yet, the developments in the region are being closely monitored by the global public.