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Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientist Killed In ‘Terror’ Attack, Iranian Official Blames Israel

Tim Pearce
Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientist Killed In ‘Terror’ Attack, Iranian Official Blames Israel
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The suspected architect of Iran’s military nuclear program was reportedly assassinated on Friday, with the Iranian government claiming Israel was behind the strike.

Mohsen Fahrizade died after a clash between his security team and a group of unidentified attackers in the countryside town of Absard. The Iranian government confirmed Fahrizade’s death and at least one official accused Israel of carrying out a hit on Fahrizade, who was an officer in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

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