This milestone comes after the former Democratic standard-bearer dropped out less than two weeks ago, culminating in an unprecedented nomination.

No group has claimed responsibility for either attack. The motive behind Friday's attack remains unclear.

According to Iran, Haniyeh was killed shortly after attending the swearing-in ceremony of its new president.

Germany confirmed that they included Vadim Krasikov, convicted of murdering an exiled dissident in Berlin.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, led the prayer over Haniyeh's body.

The report noted that Israel has a history of targeting individuals abroad, including Iranian nuclear scientists and military commanders.

Haniyeh was targeted at his residence in Tehran on Wednesday.

Haniyeh was a prominent figure in Hamas's international diplomacy amid the conflict sparked by the Hamas-led attack on Israel on.

Haniyeh was assassinated early Wednesday morning at his residence in Tehran, according to an official statement from Hamas

The Israeli military said it was conducting a situational assessment but had not issued any new security guidelines for civilians