Middle East Conflict - Iran denies reports of arrest following Haniyeh attack
Iran's Justice Ministry denies reports of arrests of security personnel following the fatal attack on the Hamas' external chief, Ismail Haniyah, in Tehran. "Speculations in the Western press and social media are false," said Justice spokesman Asghar Jahangir at a press conference. While there have been intense investigations, no arrests have been made, he said, according to the news agency Isna.
The "New York Times" and the British "Telegraph" had reported arrests, citing Iranian officials. Speculations in Persian-language social media also suggested a security lapse and cooperation between Iranian agents and Israel's Mossad. The security commission of Iran's parliament categorically denied this, stating there had been no "infiltration" of Iran's security apparatus by Mossad.
Hamas' external chief Haniyah was killed last week in Tehran. Hamas and Iran blame Israel for the attack and have threatened retaliation. Israel has not yet commented on Haniyah's death.
Despite the reports of arrests by the "New York Times" and the British "Telegraph," Iran's Justice Ministry affirms that no security personnel have been apprehended in relation to the attack on Hamas' external chief, Ismail Haniyah. The pursuit of justice in this matter continues intensely, as investigations continue without any confirmed arrests.
