Friday, January 13, 2012

Fallout From The Assassination Of An Iranian Nuclear Scientist Continues



How Iranian Nuclear Scientist's Assassination Will Affect Tehran's Strategy -- Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor

In Iran's eyes, the assassination of another Iranian nuclear scientist is proof that the West's carrot-and-stick policy has become solely punitive – giving Tehran little reason to compromise.

With Wednesday’s assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist – widely seen as the latest strike in a broader covert war – and impending sanctions targeting Iran’s oil industry, tensions between the Islamic Republic and the West have escalated to their highest pitch in years.

The assassins remain unknown, but Iran is vowing to strike back against the US and Israel for the killing of Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan.

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More News On Iran's Reactions To The Assassination Of One Of Their Nuclear Scientists

Iran supreme leader says U.S., Israel spy agencies behind killing -- L.A. Times
Angry Iran buries slain scientist, vows revenge against U.S., Israel -- Washington Post
At funeral for assassinated Iranian scientist, clerics push unity, anti-West sentiments -- National Post/Reuters
Anti-US chants as murdered Iran nuclear expert buried -- FOX News/AP
Iran's ruling clergy uses funeral of nuclear scientist to urge unity -- The Guardian
Mourners for slain Iran nuclear expert chant against US, Israel amid calls for retaliation -- Washington Post/AP
Iran Signals Revenge Over Killing of Scientist -- New York Times

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