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Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei leads prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, led the funeral prayers at a memorial for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, as reported by state-run Press TV.

After the prayers, the procession is expected to proceed towards Azadi (Freedom) Square. Following this, Haniyeh's body will be transported to Doha for burial.

Haniyeh was assassinated at his residence in Tehran on Wednesday, with Hamas accusing Israel of carrying out the attack.