Divine wrath to befall if Iran backs out against Israel: Ayatollah Khamenei

Supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei has warned of ‘divine wrath’ if Iran backed out of war against Israel. Iran has vowed to retaliate against Israel after the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyen in Iran capital Tehran last week when he was on an official visit there. The killing came soon after the Hamas chief had attended the inauguration ceremony of the new Iran president.

Haniyen’s death has been attributed to Israel by Iran. Israel however is maintaining silence on the subject. "Governments that yield to the demands of today's dominant powers, regardless of their nation's size or strength, can defy these pressures if they draw on the strength of their people and accurately assess their adversaries' true capabilities," Khamenei said, as quoted by Iran International. Iran however has so far restrained from direct attack even after its vow. The ceasefire talks meanwhile has resumed in Doha.