Inside the risky shooting orders behind the assassination of Iran’s nuclear chief - exclusive

How the 2020 assassination of Mohsen Fakrizadeh bought Israel time to improve capabilities for June attack on Iran.

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh (L) with then-Iranian defense minister Amir Hatami, November 2020.

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh (L) with then-Iranian defense minister Amir Hatami, November 2020.

(photo credit: TASNIM NEWS AGENCY/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

JULY 9, 2025 19:12

Updated: JULY 10, 2025 11:10

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