Six nuclear scientists killed in Israel attack on Iran: Report

At least six Iranian nuclear scientists have been killed after Israel attacked Tehran, AP reported citing local media reported.

"Abdolhamid Minouchehr, Ahmadreza Zolfaghari, Amirhossein Feqhi, Motalleblizadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, and Fereydoun Abbasi were the nuclear scientists martyred in Israel's attack," Tasnim news agency said.

Iran's top military officials, including chief of armed forces Mohammad Bagheri and chief of Revolutionary Guards Hossein Salami.


Headquarters of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard were attacked as Israel targeted several sites across Tehran including nuclear and military sites.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel struck Iran’s nuclear facility at Natanz and targeted scientists. He added that the operation against Iran would "continue as many days as it takes."

Iranian media also reported that explosions were heard in Tehran as tensions mounted over US' scheduled talks this weekend to win Iran's agreement to halt production of material for an atomic bomb.

A state of emergency has been declared by Israel, anticipating a retaliatory missile and drone strike by Tehran.

Meanwhile, Iran's air defence systems have been placed on full alert.