On November 27, 2020, Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed in an ambush on the outskirts of Tehran. According to state media reports, he was driving in a car with his security detail when they were ambushed by a group of gunmen.
Fakhrizadeh was a prominent scientist who had been involved in Iran's nuclear program for many years. He was believed to be the head of the country's nuclear weapons program, although Iranian officials have denied that such a program exists.
The circumstances of Fakhrizadeh's death remain somewhat unclear. Some reports suggest that he was shot in the car and then taken to a hospital, while others suggest that he was shot and killed at the scene. Iranian officials have blamed Israel for the attack and have vowed to retaliate.
Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack, but some Israeli officials have praised the operation. The United States has condemned the killing and has urged all parties to avoid escalating tensions in the region.
The killing of Fakhrizadeh has been seen as a major blow to Iran's nuclear program and has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation in the region. It comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States have been high, and just weeks before President-elect Joe Biden was set to take office.
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