Iran blames opposition group and Israel in nuclear scientist’s killing
Defence minister promises retaliation for assassination that will complicate an effort by US president-elect Joe Biden to revive detente with Tehran
30 November 2020 - 18:27
Dubai — A senior Iranian official said on Monday an opposition group was suspected alongside Israel in the killing of a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist, an attack that has raised the prospect of a new standoff between Tehran and its longtime enemy.
Iran's English-language Press TV reported the weapon used in Friday's killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was made in Israel...
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