Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran on July 31st on Iranian soil and Iran vowed revenge against Israel within hours of the killing. The Supreme leader of Iran said “it is our duty to take revenge.” But two weeks have passed and no large-scale Iranian response has been seen. Iranian officials have said that a promised retaliatory strike could be delayed to allow ceasefire talks to progress. Does Iran gain more from the build-up to the strike than what it may lose after the attack? What’s Iran waiting for? On this episode of Game Plan, Shivan Chanana discusses the possibilities, with Elijah J. Magnier, War Correspondent & Analyst with over three decades of experience in West Asia.

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22 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southeastern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

In other news,&nbsp;The Iranian government is at odds over how to retaliate against Israel following the killing of Haniyeh.

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Taiwan's defense ministry reported sighting 28 Chinese military aircraft and 10 naval vessels. Twenty-two of the planes crossed into Taiwan's air defense identification zone in a 24-hour period.

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A confrontation between Iran's newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian and some hardliners within the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has cast uncertainty over Iran's response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

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The United States (US) Ambassador to Mexico&nbsp;Ken Salazar said on Friday (Aug 9) that Sinaloa drug cartel leader&nbsp;"El Mayo" Zambada was arrested in the US after flying there "against his will.

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Gaza's civil defence agency said on Saturday (Aug 10) that an Israeli strike hit a school in Gaza City, killing 40 people.&nbsp;

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22 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southeastern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). In other news, The Iranian government is at odds over how to retaliate against Israel following the killing of Haniyeh.

22 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southeastern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). In other news, The Iranian government is at odds over how to retaliate against Israel following the killing of Haniyeh. Click on the links to read more... 22 Chinese military aircraft breach Taiwan's air defence zone Taiwan's defense ministry reported sighting 28 Chinese military aircraft and 10 naval vessels. Twenty-two of the planes crossed into Taiwan's air defense identification zone in a 24-hour period. Iran's guards want to hit Israeli cities, new president focuses on Mossad A confrontation between Iran's newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian and some hardliners within the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has cast uncertainty over Iran's response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Sinaloa cartel's 'El Mayo' taken against his will, says envoy The United States (US) Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said on Friday (Aug 9) that Sinaloa drug cartel leader "El Mayo" Zambada was arrested in the US after flying there "against his will. Israel-Hamas war: Israeli strike on school in Gaza City kills 40 Gaza's civil defence agency said on Saturday (Aug 10) that an Israeli strike hit a school in Gaza City, killing 40 people. WATCH: What's behind Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk? ×

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Officials in the United States-led coalition, preparing to counter a potential Iranian attack, have cautioned Israel against a strong response, according to a report on Tuesday (Aug 6).

"Don’t push it," the unnamed officials advised Israel, as reported by Kan news, part of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. "Think carefully before you attack in return. The goal at the end of the day is not to lead to an all-out war."

In April, a significant drone and missile attack from Iran was thwarted by a coalition that reportedly included Israel, the United States, Britain, France, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.

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Iran vowed to take action on Monday, saying that Israel must be "punished" for the death of Hamas militant group leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. This raised concerns that Iran's retaliation may push the already unstable Middle East toward a full-scale conflict.

In addition, Hezbollah, an Iran-backed&nbsp;militant&nbsp;group acting as a proxy, has also vowed to attack Israel from Lebanon after its military chief, Fuad Shukr, was killed in a strike in Beirut last week.&nbsp;

The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed US sources, reported that Iran has been moving missile launchers and doing military manoeuvres lately, raising the possibility of an impending strike.

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According to an American&nbsp;official, US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris received a briefing on Monday from their national security team, which said that the timing of prospective assaults by Iran and Hezbollah is still unknown. The representative added that nothing is known about "the specifics of such an attack."

President Biden and VP Harris got an update on US military support for Israel's defence against any threats from Iran, the White House reported during a national security meeting on Monday. Along with discussing ways to ease tensions, they also looked at the current ceasefire and hostage-release agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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Biden and Harris addressed the Monday missile strike on a US military post in Iraq, according to the statement. Washington&nbsp;says it intends to respond "in the manner and place of our choosing."

According to the US State Department, Washington has been pushing other countries to send a message to Iran advising against any more escalation.

“Iran seeks to establish stability in the region, but this will only come with punishing the aggressor and creating deterrence against the adventurism of the Zionist regime,” said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani, adding that action from Tehran was inevitable.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Officials in the United States-led coalition, preparing to counter a potential Iranian attack, have cautioned Israel against a strong response, according to a report on Tuesday (Aug 6).

Officials in the United States-led coalition, preparing to counter a potential Iranian attack, have cautioned Israel against a strong response, according to a report on Tuesday (Aug 6). "Don’t push it," the unnamed officials advised Israel, as reported by Kan news, part of the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. "Think carefully before you attack in return. The goal at the end of the day is not to lead to an all-out war." In April, a significant drone and missile attack from Iran was thwarted by a coalition that reportedly included Israel, the United States, Britain, France, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah conflict: Foreigners flee Lebanon amid fear of conflict × Iran vowed to take action on Monday, saying that Israel must be "punished" for the death of Hamas militant group leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. This raised concerns that Iran's retaliation may push the already unstable Middle East toward a full-scale conflict. In addition, Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group acting as a proxy, has also vowed to attack Israel from Lebanon after its military chief, Fuad Shukr, was killed in a strike in Beirut last week. The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed US sources, reported that Iran has been moving missile launchers and doing military manoeuvres lately, raising the possibility of an impending strike. Also read: Gaza war: Israel's finance minister orders seizure of $26 million in Palestinian tax funds According to an American official, US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris received a briefing on Monday from their national security team, which said that the timing of prospective assaults by Iran and Hezbollah is still unknown. The representative added that nothing is known about "the specifics of such an attack." President Biden and VP Harris got an update on US military support for Israel's defence against any threats from Iran, the White House reported during a national security meeting on Monday. Along with discussing ways to ease tensions, they also looked at the current ceasefire and hostage-release agreement between Israel and Hamas. Also read: Palestinian officials say eight dead in Israel West Bank raids Biden and Harris addressed the Monday missile strike on a US military post in Iraq, according to the statement. Washington says it intends to respond "in the manner and place of our choosing." According to the US State Department, Washington has been pushing other countries to send a message to Iran advising against any more escalation. “Iran seeks to establish stability in the region, but this will only come with punishing the aggressor and creating deterrence against the adventurism of the Zionist regime,” said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani, adding that action from Tehran was inevitable. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

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Iranian prosecutors said that they had opened a formal investigation into the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, which came hours after an Israeli strike killed a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Watch in for more details!

Iran opens formal investigation into killing of Ismail Haniyeh

US President Joe Biden expressed hope Iran would stand down despite its threat to avenge the assassination of Hamas’ leader in Tehran. Watch in for more details!

US President Joe Biden voices hope Iran will stand down but is uncertain

Iran said the “short-range projectile” that killed Hamas political wing chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran was fired from outside his residence. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a statement on Saturday saying that the Hamas leader was killed when the projectile struck him.

Iran claims Hamas leader killed by 'short-range projectile'

Iran's IRGC says short-range projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh

Iran said on Saturday it expects Lebanon's Tehran-backed Hezbollah group to hit deeper inside Israel and no longer be confined to military targets after Israel killed the Hezbollah military commander. Watch in for more details!

Iran wants Hezbollah's response to not be limited to military targets

Iran wants Hezbollah to not limit its attack on Israel's military

Western intelligence sources have informed a news channel that there is evidence suggesting Iran plans to attack Israel on Tisha B’Av, in response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Iran, its proxies plan to attack Israel on Tisha B'av, says report

Palestinian militant group Hamas is preparing to choose a political leader after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in a Wednesday attack in Tehran blamed on Israel. Watch in for more details!

After Haniyeh's killing, who will lead Hamas?

Ismail Haniyeh's recent killing in Tehran, which has been widely linked to Israeli operations, has put Hamas in a precarious position as it negotiates a difficult struggle in Gaza that started with the onslaught on Israel on October 7. The untimely death of Haniyeh, the head of Hamas's political bureau, has compounded the organization's difficulties as it faces enormous pressure in Gaza. Watch to know more.

Humiliated by Haniyeh's killing in Tehran, Iran acts

Funeral processions for Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in an air strike in Tehran, Iran began on Thursday (Aug 1). The Islamic republic's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will lead the prayers for Haniyeh ahead of his burial in Doha.

Khamenei said after Haniyeh's death, "it was "our duty to seek revenge for his blood as he was martyred in the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran".

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Mourning crowds carrying posters of Haniyeh and Palestinian flags gathered at Tehran University in the city centre, according to AFP.

Haniyeh's death was announced the day before by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, who said he and his bodyguard were killed in a strike on their accommodation in the Iranian capital at 2:00 am (2230 GMT) on Wednesday (July 31).&nbsp;

This occurred just hours after Israel targeted and killed top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in a retaliatory strike on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, heightening fears of a wider regional war.

However, Israel has declined to comment on the Tehran strike.

The Hamas chief was in Tehran for the inauguration ceremony of newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday (July 30).

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Hamas political bureau member Musa Abu Marzuk also pledged retaliation, stating, "The assassination of leader Ismail Haniyeh is a cowardly act and will not go unanswered."

The international community, however, urged de-escalation and emphasised the need to focus on securing a ceasefire in Gaza.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the strikes in Tehran and Beirut was a "dangerous escalation", now all efforts should be leading to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also said that a ceasefire in Gaza was still crucial.

(With inputs from agencies)

Funeral processions for Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in an air strike in Tehran, Iran began on Thursday (Aug 1). The Islamic republic's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will lead the prayers for Haniyeh ahead of his burial in Doha.

Funeral processions for Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in an air strike in Tehran, Iran began on Thursday (Aug 1). The Islamic republic's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will lead the prayers for Haniyeh ahead of his burial in Doha. Khamenei said after Haniyeh's death, "it was "our duty to seek revenge for his blood as he was martyred in the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran". Also read: Hezbollah confirms Faud Shukr's assassination; body found in rubble in Beirut Mourning crowds carrying posters of Haniyeh and Palestinian flags gathered at Tehran University in the city centre, according to AFP. Haniyeh's death was announced the day before by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, who said he and his bodyguard were killed in a strike on their accommodation in the Iranian capital at 2:00 am (2230 GMT) on Wednesday (July 31). This occurred just hours after Israel targeted and killed top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in a retaliatory strike on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, heightening fears of a wider regional war. However, Israel has declined to comment on the Tehran strike. The Hamas chief was in Tehran for the inauguration ceremony of newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday (July 30). Also read | Who is Faud Shukr? The Hezbollah 'senior terrorist' Israel claims to have 'eliminated' in Beirut Hamas political bureau member Musa Abu Marzuk also pledged retaliation, stating, "The assassination of leader Ismail Haniyeh is a cowardly act and will not go unanswered." The international community, however, urged de-escalation and emphasised the need to focus on securing a ceasefire in Gaza. Also read | Global community reacts to Ismail Haniyeh's assassination, Hamas vows it 'will not go unanswered' UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the strikes in Tehran and Beirut was a "dangerous escalation", now all efforts should be leading to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also said that a ceasefire in Gaza was still crucial. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran holds funeral for Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran on Wednesday, an attack that drew threats of revenge on Israel and fuelled further concern that the conflict in Gaza was turning into a wider Middle East war. Watch in for more details!

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