Fereydoon Abbassi-Davani

Fereydoon Abbassi-Davani is a prominent figure in Iran's nuclear program, having served as the chairman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran from 2011 to 2013. Born in 1958, he is a professor of nuclear physics and has been involved in the development of Iran's nuclear capabilities since the Islamic Revolution in 1979. Abbassi is known for his hardline stance against international cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and has faced assassination attempts, highlighting the contentious nature of his work. In recent news, he was reported to have been killed during an Israeli attack.