U.S. distances self from Hamas leader’s killing

The United States has distanced itself from the killing of the Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh.

Hamas confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that its leader was killed by a “treacherous Zionist” attack on his residence in Tehran, Iran.

The slain leader was in Iran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the country’s new president when he was killed in a suspected Israeli attack.

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The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, told Channel News Asia (CNA) on Wednesday that his country was not involved in the Hamas leader’s assassination.

Blinken, who is on a visit to Singapore, reiterated the need for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to reduce tensions in the Middle East.

He said the U.S. would continue to work for a ceasefire in the area.

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