In the wake of the assassination of Hamas official Ismail Haniyeh, Iran's threats of retaliation against Israel have prompted a complex diplomatic effort involving major world powers. The United States, as Israel's principal supporter, has urged Iran to refrain from any retaliatory actions while simultaneously endorsing Egypt and Qatar's mediation efforts to establish a cease-fire in the ongoing conflict. This situation has escalated to a high-stakes diplomatic balancing act, with the potential for military escalation in the Middle East if diplomatic solutions fail.
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