Head of Iran's Basij accuses enemies of killing scientists to block nuclear progress

Hossein Taeb, head of Iran's Basij organization, accused adversaries of targeting and killing Iranian scientists and university professors in what he described as the second and third imposed wars, aiming to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear knowledge. He claimed the campaign also targeted students to halt the country's scientific advancement and independence. Taeb stated that Iranians will not compromise their dignity and independence.