Report: Iranian scientist assassinated by Mossad

A US-funded Iranian radio station reported on Sunday morning that a scientist involved in Iran's nuclear program died two weeks ago in mysterious circumstances. According to a report in the London's Sunday Times, an American source hinted that the scientist, Prof. Ardshir Hassanpur, 44, was assassinated by the Mossad. His death was reported on January 21, six days late. At the time, his death was attributed to gas poisoning.