ISTANBUL, Aug 1 – Washington was “not aware of or involved in” the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken claimed on Wednesday.
Washington’s statement came hours after Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran.
“It’s very hard to speculate, and I’ve learned over many years never to speculate on the impact one event may have on something else,” said Blinken.
Anadolu Agency reported Blinken was responding to questions by Singapore-based broadcaster CNA whether Haniyeh’s assassination was going to impact how Israel’s war on Gaza progresses.
Blinken, however, stressed the importance of getting a cease-fire in the besieged Palestinian enclave as the war goes on for 10 months.
The top US diplomat is on a two-day visit to Singapore.
