Numerous countries have expressed their condemnation of the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), in Tehran on Wednesday morning, warning of the potential repercussions on the region's future.

Haniyeh was killed in a surprise Israeli Occupation airstrike on his residence in Tehran, according to an announcement by Hamas.

Below are key reactions from Arab and international figures following Haniyeh’s assassination:

Jordan
Jordan strongly condemned the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF), labeling it a violation of international law and humanitarian law. Jordan warned that this act could escalate tension and chaos in the region. Jordan reaffirmed its firm stance against the violation of sovereignty and international law, denouncing political assassinations, violence, and terrorism regardless of their motivations.

Egypt
The Arab Republic of Egypt condemned the dangerous escalation by the IOF in recent days. Egypt stated that this escalation could ignite a confrontation in the region, leading to severe security consequences. The country warned against the practice of assassinations, violations of other countries' sovereignty, and the fueling of conflict in the region.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iran mourned the loss of its partner in both sorrow and joy, and the leader of the Palestinian resistance, the martyr of Jerusalem, Ismail Haniyeh. Iran pledged to defend its territory and honor, vowing that the cowardly terrorists would regret their actions.

Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman
The Prime Minister questioned how negotiations could take place when one party is assassinating its counterpart. He stressed that regional and international peace requires serious partners and called for a global stance against escalation and the disregard for human life.

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Qatar strongly condemned the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, describing it as a heinous crime, a serious escalation, and a blatant violation of international and humanitarian law. Qatar warned that Haniyeh's assassination and Tel Aviv's targeting of civilians in Gaza could lead the region into violence and undermine peace efforts.

Hezbollah
Hezbollah mourned Haniyeh as one of the great leaders of the resistance who stood courageously against American hegemony and the Zionist occupation. The party stated that Haniyeh's martyrdom would only strengthen the resolve of resistance fighters across all fronts to continue their jihad.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
President Erdoğan strongly condemned the treacherous assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. He stated that the assassination aimed to break the will of the Palestinian people, but the "Zionist barbarism" would not achieve its goals. He further denounced the act as a despicable attempt to undermine the Palestinian cause and the noble resistance in Gaza.

Russia
Russia condemned the targeting of Haniyeh, calling it an unacceptable political assassination that would escalate tensions further. Russian officials highlighted the serious repercussions this incident could have on the region, urging all parties to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could lead to a large-scale armed conflict in the Middle East.

China
China expressed strong opposition and condemnation of the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, warning that it could lead to further instability in the region. China called for an immediate ceasefire to avoid further escalation and confrontation, emphasizing its support for resolving regional conflicts through negotiations and dialogue.

Houthis
The Houthis denounced Haniyeh’s assassination as a heinous terrorist crime and a blatant violation of international law. They described his death as a significant loss for the nation at a critical time in the confrontation with the Israeli Occupation.

Taliban
The Taliban lamented Haniyeh’s martyrdom as a great loss for the Muslim Ummah. They warned that the ongoing crimes of the Zionist regime would further destabilize the region.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
The Revolutionary Guards accused Israeli Occupation of continuing its crimes and massacres against Palestinians, especially women and children, in violation of international rules and laws. They vowed that Israel would face a severe and painful response from the resistance front, particularly from Iran.

Al-Qassam Brigades
The Al-Qassam Brigades called the assassination of Haniyeh in the heart of Tehran a pivotal and dangerous event that escalates the conflict to new dimensions. They warned that this act would have significant repercussions for the entire region. The Brigades declared that Israeli Occupation Prime Minister Netanyahu, blinded by delusions of grandeur, was leading the occupation entity toward disaster, hastening its collapse and eventual disappearance from Palestinian lands once and for all.

Oman
Oman condemned Haniyeh’s assassination as a blatant violation of international and humanitarian law and a clear undermining of efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region.

Germany
Germany warned that the "logic of revenge" in the Middle East is not the right path and stressed the importance of avoiding further escalation and regional conflict.

Iraq
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned Haniyeh’s assassination, calling it a flagrant violation of international laws and a threat to the region's security and stability.