Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated

Iranian nuclear scientist assassinated
Reuters

Iranian state-run outlet Press TV has reported that nuclear scientist Mohammad Reza Siddiqi was assassinated in a targeted attack in northern Tehran.

According to Press TV, the killing was carried out as part of an Israeli operation, though no supporting evidence or official confirmation from Iranian authorities has been made public.

The report did not specify Siddiqi’s institutional affiliation but described him as linked to Iran’s nuclear research sector.

No comment has been issued by Israeli officials.

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