As Iran plots revenge for death of Hamas leader, top officials in Tehran say only Gaza ceasefire can delay retaliation

As Iran plots revenge for death of Hamas leader, top officials in Tehran say only Gaza ceasefire can delay retaliation

In comments published on Tuesday, the US ambassador to Turkey confirmed Washington was asking allies to help convince Iran to de-escalate tensions. Three regional government sources described conversations with Tehran to avoid escalation ahead of the Gaza ceasefire talks, due to begin on Thursday in either Egypt or Qatar.

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