Iran arrests several suspects over nuke scientists killings May 6, 2012 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran has arrested several suspects in connection with the assassination of its nuclear scientists, Iranian Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi announced on Sunday, May 6. According to Fars News Agency, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a periodic meeting of Iran's Drug Campaign Headquarters in Tehran, Moslehi said that Iran has recently made some important arrests, and explained that those apprehended by the security forces have been arrested for drug and security charges. "Some of these individuals have been arrested in connection with the case of our nuclear martyrs, and we have managed to apprehend them recently," Moslehi added. The minister declined to provide any further details on the case. Iran has so far arrested several suspects in relation to the assassination of its scientists. In the fifth attack of the kind in two years, 32-year-old Iranian scientist, Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, and his driver were killed on January 11, 2012. The blast occurred on the second anniversary of the assassination of Iranian university professor and nuclear scientist, Massoud Ali Mohammadi, who was killed in January 2010. Another Iranian scientist, Dariush Rezaeinejad, was assassinated the same way on July 23, 2011.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
