Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist Assassinated, State Media Reports
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed by machine gun fire and explosives close to Tehran, according to Iranian state media. No one has claimed responsibility.
Updated at 12:03 p.m. ET
A top Iranian scientist believed to be responsible for developing the country's military nuclear program has been killed, Iranian state television said Friday.
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was reported.
