Pezeshkian recalls Haniyeh assassination, hails Iranians as 'real heroes'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian marked two years in office by recalling the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on 31 July 2024, which occurred hours after Haniyeh attended Pezeshkian's inauguration. Pezeshkian attributed his administration's challenges to 'relentless hostility' including wars and a foreign-backed coup attempt, praising Iranians as 'real heroes' for their resilience.