Six Iranian nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes

The Tasnim Agency reports that at least six leading nuclear scientists were killed during Israel's massive overnight missile strike on Iran.

The Tasnim Agency reports that at least six leading nuclear scientists were killed during Israel's massive overnight missile strike on Iran.

Among the dead were the president of one of the universities, Mohammad-Mehdi Tehranchi, as well as the former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Fereidoun Abbasi.

In addition, the chief of staff of the Iranian regime's armed forces, Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, the IRGC commander Hossein Salami, and the head of the emergency command Gholam Ali Rashid were killed in the strike.

Israel launched a military operation against Iran called "Rising Lion" last night. The strike involved 200 aircraft that launched more than 330 missiles. Explosions were reported throughout Tehran, including near military bases and in neighborhoods where high-ranking commanders live. Explosions were also recorded in Natanz, where one of the country's most important nuclear facilities is located.