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Middle East crisis

Iran set to carry out leader's order to 'harshly punish' Israel

Guards deputy chief Fadavi says order to be implemented in "best possible way"

"The supreme leader's orders regarding the harsh punishment of Israel and revenge for the blood of martyr Ismail Haniyeh are clear and explicit," said Revolutionary Guards deputy commander Ali Fadavi.   © Reuters

DUBAI/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -- Iran is set to carry out an order by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to "harshly punish" Israel over the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran, a Revolutionary Guards deputy commander was quoted as saying on Friday by local news agencies.

"The supreme leader's orders regarding the harsh punishment of Israel and revenge for the blood of martyr Ismail Haniyeh are clear and explicit ... and they will be implemented in the best possible way," said Ali Fadavi, cited by Iranian media.

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