WANA (Jun 13) – According to initial reports, in today’s terrorist attacks by the Israeli regime against Iran, six nuclear scientists of the Islamic Republic were assassinated.

 

The victims have been identified as Abdolhamid Minouhchahr, Ahmadreza Zolfaghari, Seyed Amirhossein Faghihi, Matlabi-Zadeh, Mohammad-Mehdi Tehranchi, and Fereydoon Abbasi.

A building stands damaged in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

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In the early hours of Friday, reports emerged of multiple explosions being heard in various parts of Tehran.

 

At the same time, Israel’s Defense Minister declared a state of special emergency across the entire home front in the occupied territories—an action Israeli officials say is in response to “growing threats from Iran and the Axis of Resistance.”

 

According to incoming reports, most of the targeted buildings were located in residential areas and were non-military structures. A number of the casualties were women and children.

 

As of now, the assassinations of General Hossein Salami, Iranian nuclear scientist Fereydoon Abbasi, Dr. Mohammad-Mehdi Tehranchi, and General Gholam-Ali Rashid have been confirmed by official Iranian news agencies.

 

Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has been appointed by Ayatollah Khamenei as the acting Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

 

Additionally, Brigadier General Vahidi has been appointed as the commander of the IRGC.