Killing of Hamas leader impossible without U.S. authorization and support

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – The Iranian mission to the United Nations said in a letter to the UN Security Council shared with Sputnik that an Israeli rocket strike that killed Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh could not have occurred without the authorization and intelligence support of the United States.

“The responsibility of the United States, as the strategic ally and main supporter of the Israeli regime in the region, cannot be overlooked in this horrific crime. This act could not have occurred without the authorization and intelligence support of the U.S.,” the letter said.

The letter stated that “such a heinous crime, targeting a high-ranking official guest, is a serious infringement on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran.” It also constitutes a blatant violation of international law, the letter said.

The Iranian mission called on the Security Council to take immediate action to ensure Israel’s accountability for its acts of aggression, including “the potential imposition of sanctions and other measures.”