Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, expressed his admiration for the late Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, praising his dedication to the cause of liberation. Araghchi highlighted Sinwar's fearless attitude towards death and his pursuit of martyrdom in Gaza. He commended Sinwar's bravery on the battlefield, stating that his final moments would serve as an inspiration to resistance fighters in Palestine and beyond.
The Iranian mission to the United Nations also issued a statement mourning Sinwar's death, following Israel's announcement of the killing. Sinwar, a prominent figure in Hamas, had been associated with the militant group since the late 1980s and had steadily climbed the ranks. He gained further notoriety after being targeted by Israeli forces for his involvement in attacks against Israel.
Hamas officially confirmed Sinwar's death after the Israel Defense Forces revealed that he had been killed during military operations in Gaza. A still image captured by an IDF drone showed Sinwar injured and seated, his face covered with a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf, moments before his demise.
Israeli officials had previously referred to Sinwar as the 'face of evil' and 'the butcher from Khan Younis,' underscoring the contentious relationship between Hamas and Israel. Sinwar's passing marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict in the region, with both sides likely to respond to the event in various ways.
