Iran, Hezbollah may not risk war with Israel over al-Arouri killing - former defense chief

Iran and Hezbollah, both Shiite movements, may not view the death of al-Arouri, who is Sunni, as worth the cost.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with Hamas deputy Saleh Arouri and the Hamas delegation in Tehran July 22, 2019

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with Hamas deputy Saleh Arouri and the Hamas delegation in Tehran July 22, 2019

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