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LBCI
2 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Israel's attack on Iran kills six nuclear scientists
At least six nuclear scientists were killed Friday in Israel's attacks on Iran, local media reported. "Abdolhamid Minouchehr, Ahmadreza Zolfaghari, Amirhossein Feqhi, Motalleblizadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, and Fereydoun Abbasi were the nuclear scientists martyred" in Israel's attack, Tasnim news agency said. AFP
News24
2 days ago
- Politics
- News24
No increase in Iran radiation following Israel strike to ‘eliminate the threat'
There is no increase in radiation levels in Iran following an Israeli strike on nuclear sites. At least six nuclear scientists were killed in the strikes. Israel insists Iran was heading toward the production of a nuclear bomb. The International Atomic Energy Agency on Friday said there was no increase in radiation levels at the Natanz nuclear site that was targeted during an Israeli attack, citing information given to them by Iranian authorities. The international atomic energy watchdog also added that the Bushehr nuclear power plant was not targeted during the attack. AFP reported that at least six nuclear scientists were killed on Friday in Israel's attacks on Iran, according to local media. 'Abdolhamid Minouchehr, Ahmadreza Zolfaghari, Amirhossein Feqhi, Motalleblizadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, and Fereydoun Abbasi were the nuclear scientists martyred' in Israel's attack, Tasnim news agency said. The Israeli military said on Friday that the intelligence it had gathered showed Iran was approaching the 'point of no return' on its nuclear programme. 'In recent months, accumulated intelligence information has provided evidence that the Iranian regime is approaching the point of no return,' it said in a statement. 'The convergence of the Iranian regime's efforts to produce thousands of kilogrammes of enriched uranium, alongside decentralised and fortified enrichment compounds in underground facilities, enables the Iranian regime to enrich uranium to military-grade levels, enabling the regime to obtain a nuclear weapon within a short period of time,' it added. In a separate briefing to journalists, Israeli army spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin said that Israeli jets had also 'attacked and damaged' Iranian air defence systems. Defrin said Israel saw a three-pronged threat from Iran. Firstly, Iran was 'rushing toward a nuclear bomb', he said. 'We are now revealing for the first time, based on intelligence, that the Iranian regime has established a secret programme. 'As part of this programme, senior nuclear scientists in Iran secretly conducted experiments to advance all the necessary components for building a nuclear weapon,' said Defrin. 'This is unequivocal proof that the Iranian regime is working to acquire nuclear weapons in the near future,' he said. Defrin said the second part of the threat involved Iran building thousands of ballistic missiles 'with plans to double and triple them'. 'The third component: The Iranian regime continues to arm, fund and direct its proxies across the Middle East against the State of Israel,' he added. Our operation's goal is to eliminate the threat. Effie Defrin In another statement the military said it had gathered materials showing the 'Iranian regime had a concrete plan to destroy the state of Israel'. The plan was named 'The Destruction of Israel Plan', the military said. 'The State of Israel was left with no choice. The IDF is obligated to act in order to defend the citizens of the State of Israel and will continue to do so,' it added. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that Israel's strikes on Iran are concerning and that all parties need to step back and reduce tensions, reported Reuters. Israel did not warn France ahead of its attack on Iran because it is no longer as close an ally as it was before, its ambassador to France said on Friday, adding that the strikes on Iran would last days and aimed to stop its nuclear programme. Ufuk Celal Guzel/Anadolu via Getty Images 'The French state for a certain period is not as close as it was before,' Joshua Zarka, who was previously in charge of the Iran dossier at the Israeli foreign ministry, told RTL radio. 'It's an ally but not to the point to be pre-warned of such an operation.' Pakistan, the only Islamic country with nuclear weapons, 'strongly condemned' on Friday a wave of Israeli strikes on its neighbour Iran, AFP reported. The strikes stoked fears of a full-blown war in the region and jeopardised US-Iran nuclear talks set for Sunday in Oman. 'Strongly condemn unjustified Israeli attacks on Islamic republic of Iran,' Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar wrote on X. He said Pakistan, which does not recognise Israel, 'stands in solidarity with the Government & the people of Iran'. Israel's military said Iran launched about 100 drones toward Israel on Friday and that it was making an effort to shoot them down, following a wave of Israeli air strikes across the Islamic republic, according to AFP. 'Iran launched approximately 100 UAVs toward Israeli territory, which we are working to intercept,' Defrin told journalists. He added that Israel's strikes on Iran involved 200 fighter jets striking about 100 targets across Iran.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Israel takes out Iran's nuclear masterminds; who were Fereydoun Abbasi, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi and 4 others
Amid Israel's targeted strikes on Iran's strategic nuclear facilities, including Natanz and other sensitive locations, six nuclear scientists were reportedly killed, marking a significant blow to Tehran's atomic infrastructure. Among the dead were high-profile figures such as Fereydoun Abbasi and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi , both considered central to Iran's nuclear development. Alongside Abdolhamid Minouchehr, Ahmadreza Zolfaghari, Seyed Amirhossein Feqhi, and Motlabizadeh, these scientists played pivotal roles in advancing Iran's nuclear research and enrichment capabilities. Their deaths are now seen as a strategic milestone for Israel amid rising regional tensions. Also read: Stocks sell off, oil surges as Israel strikes Iran by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally Undo Israeli strikes targeted Iranian nuclear infrastructure and personnel. According to Iranian state-affiliated sources, six nuclear scientists were confirmed dead. These individuals had varying degrees of influence and responsibility within Iran's nuclear program, from leadership roles to technical and research capacities. Fereydoun Abbasi Live Events Abbasi was a former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and a key figure in Iran's nuclear development over two decades. He survived a 2010 assassination attempt and had long been sanctioned by the United Nations for alleged involvement in covert nuclear weapons research. Abbasi had defended Iran's nuclear efforts as peaceful and essential to national sovereignty. Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi Tehranchi served as a physicist and president of Islamic Azad University. Known for his academic leadership, Tehranchi also contributed to nuclear research and oversaw scientific education initiatives that aligned with Iran's strategic technological goals. He held multiple roles in promoting Iran's scientific independence. Abdolhamid Minouchehr Iranian media identified Minouchehr as one of the six scientists killed in the strikes. While less internationally prominent, he was recognized within Iran's nuclear sector for his role in managing enrichment logistics and operational oversight at a key facility. Also read: Israel-Iran war looming? US evacuates non-essential staff from middle-east, UK cautions ships in Gulf Ahmadreza Zolfaghari Zolfaghari was identified by Iranian sources as a nuclear physicist engaged in Iran's atomic energy efforts. His work is believed to have supported uranium processing operations. He was regarded as part of the technical tier essential to sustaining nuclear fuel enrichment. Seyed Amirhossein Feqhi Feqhi, also spelled Faqhi in some reports, was involved in advanced centrifuge calibration and testing. He worked under classified research directives and contributed to refining Iran's enrichment efficiency. Details about his specific institutional affiliations remain undisclosed. Motlabizadeh Only identified by surname, Motlabizadeh was a nuclear technician or research specialist. Iranian outlets listed him among the deceased, and analysts suggest he played a role in laboratory-based research or quality control within Iran's uranium enrichment chain. Also read: European airline stocks tumble after Israel strikes on Iran The loss of these six scientists poses potential short-term disruptions to Iran's nuclear research and development. However, Iran has historically rebuilt its programs and personnel following similar setbacks. FAQs 1. Who were the six Iranian nuclear scientists killed in the June 13, 2025 Israeli strike? The scientists identified by Iranian sources include Fereydoun Abbasi, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, Abdolhamid Minouchehr, Ahmadreza Zolfaghari, Seyed Amirhossein Feqhi, and Motlabizadeh. Each played a distinct role in Iran's nuclear development, from program oversight to enrichment research and technical operations. 2. Why was Fereydoun Abbasi a significant figure in Iran's nuclear program? Fereydoun Abbasi was the former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and was sanctioned by the UN for alleged links to nuclear weapons research. He survived a previous assassination attempt in 2010 and was a long-time architect of Iran's nuclear infrastructure. 3. What was Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi's role in Iran's nuclear efforts? Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi was a physicist and president of Islamic Azad University. While better known for academic leadership, he also contributed to nuclear research initiatives and worked to align Iran's scientific education with national defense technologies. 4. How might the deaths of these six scientists affect Iran's nuclear program? While the loss of six nuclear experts could cause short-term disruptions in Iran's enrichment and research efforts, analysts note that Iran has historically rebuilt its nuclear capabilities and workforce after similar targeted operations.
Middle East Eye
2 days ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Six nuclear scientists killed in Israeli attacks, Tasnim news agency reports
The Republican Guard-affiliated Tasnim news agency reported that six nuclear scientists were killed in Israel's attack on Iran. "Abdolhamid Minouchehr, Ahmadreza Zolfaghari, Amirhossein Feqhi, Motalleblizadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, and Fereydoun Abbasi were the nuclear scientists martyred" in Israel's attack, Tasnim reported.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Six nuclear scientists killed in Israel attack on Iran: Report
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel At least six Iranian nuclear scientists have been killed after Israel attacked Tehran, AP reported citing local media reported."Abdolhamid Minouchehr, Ahmadreza Zolfaghari, Amirhossein Feqhi, Motalleblizadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, and Fereydoun Abbasi were the nuclear scientists martyred in Israel's attack," Tasnim news agency said. Iran 's top military officials, including chief of armed forces Mohammad Bagheri and chief of Revolutionary Guards Hossein of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard were attacked as Israel targeted several sites across Tehran including nuclear and military Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel struck Iran's nuclear facility at Natanz and targeted scientists. He added that the operation against Iran would "continue as many days as it takes."Iranian media also reported that explosions were heard in Tehran as tensions mounted over US' scheduled talks this weekend to win Iran's agreement to halt production of material for an atomic bomb.A state of emergency has been declared by Israel, anticipating a retaliatory missile and drone strike by Iran's air defence systems have been placed on full alert.
