Hamas' Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran on 31/7/2024.
Iran pledged to strike Israel, saying it violated their sovereignty, and warned neighboring countries from intercepting drones and missiles heading towards Israel.
In this regard, Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi visited Tehran on 4/8/2024 and met with the acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani.
The following note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s stance on retaliation against Israel
- A warning for regional countries issued by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Ali Akbar Ahmadian
- The outcome of the Kani-Safadi meeting
- Iranian views on Saudi and Emirati assurances regarding Iranian retaliation
The note also highlights what Saudi Arabia and the UAE informed Iran about participating in U.S. military activities in the region.
