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Iran’s Leader Orders ‘Definitive Punishment’ of Scientist’s Assassins

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution has called for those involved in the assassination of prominent Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh to be brought to justice.

Iran to Respond to Scientist’s Assassination at Right Time: Rouhani

Iran’s president says Tehran will not leave the assassination of top Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh unanswered, but will respond to it in an appropriate time.

Assassination of Fakhrizadeh Not to Disrupt Iran’s Scientific Growth: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani has denounced the cowardly move to assassinate top Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh as a sign of the enemies’ frustration in the face of the Islamic Republic’s scientific advances and capabilities.

Slain Iranian Scientist Led National Nuclear Defence Program: DM

Iran’s defence minister says the assassinated Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh managed the country’s program to defend the nation against nuclear threats.

Civil Service Institutions Closed in Iran for One Week to Contain COVID-19

All government institutions have been closed across Iran as of November 28, 2020 for a week as part of restrictions enforced to stem the spread of coronavirus.

Will Iran Respond to Its Scientist’s Killing Before Biden’s Inauguration?

The timing of the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is significant, as it coincides with the transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden in the United States.

Iran Gives More Details of Fakhrizadeh’s Assassination Operation

Iran has released more details of the assassination of prominent nuclear and missile scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was killed today by a group of assassins.

Tough Revenge Awaiting Masterminds, Assassins of Iranian Scientist: IRGC

A senior Iranian military commander says those behind the assassination of eminent Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh should be awaiting severe vengeance.

Fakhrizadeh Key Figure in Iran’s Fight against COVID-19: DM

Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the Iranian scientist assassinated on Friday, was a key figure in Iran's fight against coronavirus.

Fakhrizadeh Assassinated by Affiliates of Israel: Iran’s Judiciary Chief

Iran’s judiciary chief has strongly condemned the assassination of prominent Iranian nuclear and missile scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, saying the terror elements will be brought to justice.

Iran to Avenge Those Who Assassinated Eminent Nuclear Scientist: Intel Minister

Iran’s intelligence minister says the country will take vengeance upon those behind the assassination of prominent Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Fakhrizadeh Played Key Role in Enhancing Iran’s Defence Power: Salehi

Ali-Akbar Salehi, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has offered condolences on the martyrdom of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the head of the Defence Ministry's Research and Innovation Organization.

Israel Probably Involved in Assassination of Iranian Nuclear Scientist: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has hinted to a possible Israeli involvement in the Friday assassination of senior Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Iran Vows Harsh Revenge for Assassination of Nuclear Scientist

The chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has vowed that a harsh revenge awaits those who ordered and the Israeli-affiliated mercenaries who executed the assassination of senior Iranian nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Iran’s Zarif Condemns Assassination of Nuclear Scientist

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has strongly condemned a terrorist attack that led to the martyrdom of prominent nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Iran’s Defence Ministry Confirms Eminent Nuclear Scientist Killed by Terrorists

The Ministry of Defence and Logistics of the Armed Forces has confirmed the assassination of prominent Iranian nuclear and missile scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist Fakhrizadeh Assassinated

Senior Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh-Mahabadi, a high-profile figure in the country's nuclear energy program, has been assassinated in Damavand, east of Tehran.

Iran Gives More Details of Prisoner Swap with Australia

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has elaborated on a “unique prisoner swap” that resulted in the release of three Iranian nationals jailed in Thailand in exchange for an Australian convict after intensive tripartite diplomatic arrangements.

Iran’s Daily COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest in 20 Days

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 406 new fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus, the lowest figure reported since November 7, as the country shuts down government offices in the second week of a national lockdown.

Iran, Russia to Work Together on Development of COVID-19 Vaccine

Iran’s health ministry spokesperson says Tehran and Moscow are to cooperate on the production of a vaccine for coronavirus.

‘Iran Shouldn’t Return to JCPOA Commitments Even If US Rejoins Deal’

A senior conservative politician has criticized those in the country who say Tehran will return to its obligations under the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), if the US returns to the deal.

Iran Begins Legal Proceedings to Receive Financial Claims from Foreign Countries

A senior Iranian official says Tehran has adopted measures to secure its financial and monetary claims from foreign countries.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 26

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, November 26, 2020, and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Reports Some 14,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,961 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, the biggest daily rise in the number of infections since the beginning of the outbreak in Iran.

New Cycle Lanes in Central Tehran

The municipality of Tehran has rolled out new cycle lanes along Karim Khan and Keshavarz boulevards.