Mohsen Fakhrizadeh

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was an Iranian physicist and a key figure in Iran's nuclear program, often regarded as its principal architect. He played a significant role in advancing Iran's nuclear technology and was linked to controversial allegations surrounding the country’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. His assassination in November 2020 near Tehran raised tensions between Iran and other nations, particularly Israel, which is believed to have orchestrated the attack. Fakhrizadeh's work and untimely death highlight the ongoing geopolitical disputes surrounding nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.