Iran state TV says Israeli strike killed nuclear scientist
Tehran
, Jun 24, 2025 -Iranian state television said Tuesday an overnight
Israeli
strike killed a
nuclear scientist
in northern
Iran
, before US President
Donald Trump
said a
ceasefire
was taking effect between the Middle Eastern foes.
Citing sources, the broadcaster reported the killing of
Mohammad Reza Seddighi Saber
at his parents' residence in Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh in northern Iran.
Mohammad Reza Seddighi Saber was under US sanctions. Several days ago, his 17-year-old son was reported killed in a strike on their home in Tehran, the broadcaster said.
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