At least 16 Iranian nuclear scientists were reportedly killed in Israeli strikes on Iran between June and July 2025. These strikes targeted Iran's nuclear program, and some scientists were killed in their homes. The assassinations have been linked to Israeli intelligence and aimed at hindering Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- June 13, 2025:
Fereydoon Abbasi, a scientist who had previously survived an assassination attempt, was killed during Israeli strikes.
- June 13, 2025:
Other scientists, including Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, Abdolhamid Minouchehr, and Akbar Motallebzadeh, were also killed.
- June 24, 2025:
An Israeli strike killed Mohammad Reza Seddiqi Saber, a senior nuclear scientist, in his parents' home.
- Ongoing:
Reports indicate a total of 16 scientists were assassinated by Israel.
- June 13, 2025: