Haniyeh killing in Iran risks dragging US into war it says it doesn’t want

 *Haniyeh Killing in Iran and Its Implications*

- *Risk of Dragging the US into War*: The killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran risks dragging the US into a war it claims it doesn't want ¹. The US has publicly stated its goals of achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and regional de-escalation, but its ally Israel's actions make this difficult ¹.

- *US Support for Israel*: The US has sent forces to the Middle East and has been mediating a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ¹. However, the US's support for Israel has been questioned, with many feeling that the US can do more to achieve a ceasefire ².

- *Regional Tensions*: The killing of Haniyeh has heightened regional tensions, with Iran and Hamas blaming Israel for the attack ³. The UN Security Council has condemned the assassination and called for stepped-up diplomatic efforts to prevent an all-out war in the Middle East ³.

- *US Denial of Involvement*: The US has denied any knowledge of the attack and said a broader war was neither imminent nor inevitable ³. However, Iran's UN Ambassador has blamed the US for its involvement in the attack ³.

- *Fear of All-Out War*: Many countries, including Japan, fear an all-out war in the Middle East ³. The UNSC has called for restraint and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza ³.