In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, a senior nuclear scientist, Mohammad Reza Seddiqi Saber, became one of the casualties in an Israeli airstrike that took place in northern Iran. The strike, part of a broader military campaign by Israel, reportedly claimed the lives of nine individuals and has raised tensions further as the world watches. Iran’s state television confirmed that Saber was killed while visiting his parents’ home in Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh, Gilan province, where four apartments were destroyed.
The Israeli military asserted that its forces successfully eliminated another senior nuclear scientist without disclosing names, emphasizing their commitment to counter perceived threats from Iran’s nuclear program. In a bid to de-escalate the crisis, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet endorsed a ceasefire proposal made by US President Donald Trump, which officially took effect on Tuesday at 05:00 GMT. Trump urged both nations to respect the ceasefire, attempting to halt the cycle of violence that has already claimed hundreds of lives in recent conflicts.
As tensions remained high, many Iranians expressed skepticism over the longevity of this ceasefire. Public sentiment has shifted, with citizens indicating that the hostilities seemed orchestrated, leaving ordinary people as the primary victims of these geopolitical struggles. The violence escalated following significant attacks, including Iranian missile launches targeting Israeli cities and Israeli airstrikes that have caused substantial civilian casualties.