Iranian Top nuclear scientist Fakhrizadeh was killed in an attack. Scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the founder of Iran’s nuclear program, was shot dead in Tehran. According to a foreign news agency, armed men attacked the car of an Iranian scientist in the Damavand area of the Iranian capital Tehran.

According to media reports, the attackers blew up and opened fire near his car, seriously injuring scientist Mohsin Fakhri. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but could not recover.

According to reports, there was a fierce exchange of fire between the security guards and the attackers while the injured are undergoing treatment at the hospital.

The Iranian Defense Ministry has confirmed the attack and the death of scientist Mohsen Fakhri and said that three to four terrorists were also killed in retaliation.