(NPR) Iran Vows Retaliation In 'Proper Time' For Nuclear Scientist's Killing

Iran Vows Retaliation In 'Proper Time' For Nuclear Scientist's Killing








Iranian protesters burn images of President Trump and President-elect Joe Biden during a rally in front of the foreign ministry Saturday in Tehran. Iranian leaders have blamed Israel and its close ally, the U.S., for the assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist.



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Iran Vows Retaliation In 'Proper Time' For Nuclear Scientist's Killing






Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed Israel for the ambush that left Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and others dead Friday. Without offering specifics, he threatened a reprisal.