Top Iranian nuclear scientist shot dead

MENA

Published: 2020-11-27 17:45

Last Updated: 2024-03-28 04:58


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Friday, the Iranian Ministry of Defense confirmed the death of prominent nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh shortly after he was shot and killed by "terrorist elements" near Tehran.

In a statement on the official TV website, the ministry stated that Fakhrizadeh, who took over the leadership of its research and development organization, was "seriously injured" after his car was targeted by the attackers and clashed with his escorts. She indicated that he was "martyred" in the hospital after the medical team tried to revive him.

The Iranian Foreign Minister said there are "serious indications of an Israeli role" in the assassination.