Israeli assassination kills 11 family members alongside Iranian nuclear scientist
Iranian nuclear scientist Sedighi Saber was killed alongside 11 members of his family during an Israeli assassination attack shortly before the Iran-Israel ceasefire took effect late on Monday.
According to Iran’s English-language station Press TV, the attack took place in Astaneh Ashrafieh, a northern Iranian city near the Caspian Sea.
A family photo of the scientist published by Press TV showed the family members who were killed, including elderly people, several children and women.
According to reports, Israel targeted at least 14 Iranian nuclear scientists during its 12 days of attacks on the country.
Meanwhile US President Donald Trump has said that US and Iranian officials will talk next week as the Israel-Iran ceasefire continues to hold.
Iran’s Health Ministry says at least 627 people were killed and more than 4,870 injured during Israel’s 12 days of attacks on the country. Dozens were killed in Iranian strikes on Israel.
