Draft:Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
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| Name | Mohsen Fakhrizadeh |
| Other Names | Mohsen Fakhrizadeh Mahabadi |
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| Birth Place | Qom, Iran |
| Brith Date | 1957 (CE) |
| Death Place | Tehran, Iran (Absard, Damavand) |
| Death Date | 27 November 2020 (CE) |
| Religion | Islam |
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, faculty member of the Faculty of Physics at Imam Hussein University (peace be upon him), Head of the Malek Ashtar University of Technology Campus, Head of the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research at the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics, was the inventor of the Iranian Corona vaccine who was assassinated on 7 Azar 1399 SH (27 November 2020 CE), in the Absard region of Damavand, with a plan by the Zionist regime and using the most advanced smart weapons, and reached Martyrdom.
Biography
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh Mahabadi was born in 1336 SH (1957 CE), in the city of Qom.
Education
He completed his elementary education at Sharifi National School in Qom and his secondary education at Karimi School. After the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1358 SH (1979 CE), he obtained his mathematics and physics diploma at Hakim Nezami High School in Qom. In 1366 SH (1987 CE), he received his bachelor's degree in physics from Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, and in 1372 SH (1993 CE), he completed his master's degree in nuclear engineering at Isfahan University of Technology. In 1396 SH (2017 CE), he successfully received his PhD from Amir Kabir University of Technology.
Revolutionary Activities
Dr. Fakhrizadeh simultaneously participated in the field of struggle against the Pahlavi regime, alongside the heroic and revolutionary people of the city of Qom. During the Imposed War, as a follower and lover of the Guardianship, like a soldier ready for service, he was present in all scenes where his presence was needed and created epics.
Scientific Activities
Martyr Fakhrizadeh joined the faculty of the Faculty of Physics at Imam Hussein University (peace be upon him) in 1376 SH (1997 CE), and afterwards was selected as the Head of the Malek Ashtar University of Technology Campus. In 1389 SH (2010 CE), at the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics, he established the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research and assumed its presidency.
Research Activities
Dr. Fakhrizadeh had extensive mastery in the field of theory and designed the nuclear roadmap of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This great nuclear scientist, in 1398 SH (2019 CE), at the Biological Defense Laboratory of the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research, succeeded in constructing the Iranian Corona vaccine and with this unprecedented action played an important role in the flow of combating the accursed Corona disease.
Awards
He received the Order of Service 2nd Class in 1396 SH (2017 CE), and the Enduring Researcher Award in 1398 SH (2019 CE), and the Order of Nasr 1st Class from the hand of Supreme Leader Khamenei, which was a sign of the scientific greatness of this unparalleled scientist.
Cultural Activities
This great martyr and all-round personality and distinguished and eminent scientist was a symbol of honor, a symbol of science, a symbol of knowledge, a symbol of authority, a symbol of progress, a symbol of humility, a symbol of anti-arrogance, and a symbol of the power of Iran. He was proficient in philosophy, poetry and poetics, and had something new to say in some sciences and scientific productions, and was a person of thought, initiative and innovation. In science, literature and mysticism, he had reached a point where he had no attachment to the world and had dedicated himself to the defense of Islam and the Quran and Islamic sovereignty, and all his works were for the satisfaction of the Kind God. Even in the important and precious works that he performed, he did not want to be seen. He had intimacy with the Holy Quran and benefited scientifically from this divine book and had made it the axis of inventions and technological productions.
Sanctions List
Fakhrizadeh, on 24 March 2007 CE, by the Security Council and in Resolution 1747, was placed among the sanctioned individuals and was one of the five Iranian personalities whose name was once mentioned by the American magazine Foreign Policy in the list of the five hundred most powerful people in the world, and the Americans considered him the box of secrets of the Islamic Iran nuclear program.
Assassination List
Despite his anonymity until the moment of martyrdom, the Americans and Israelis had placed him on the assassination list for more than twenty years, and he was considered the number one target of the Zionist regime for years. He was the only scientist whom Netanyahu considered the father of the Iranian nuclear program, and Mossad agents were after his assassination for years, and the plan for his assassination failed once in 1397 SH (2018 CE).
Martyrdom
Fakhrizadeh on 7 Azar 1399 SH (27 November 2020 CE), in the Absard region of Damavand, was assassinated with the plan of the usurping Zionist regime and using the most advanced smart weapons and reached martyrdom and was buried next to the shrine of Imamzadeh Saleh[1].
References
Reactions
Imam Khamenei
Ayatollah Khamenei, in a message congratulating and offering condolences on the martyrdom and loss of the distinguished and eminent nuclear and defence scientist, Mr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, emphasized the definite punishment of the perpetrators and commanders of this crime, as well as the necessity of pursuing the scientific and technical efforts of this martyr. The text of the message by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution is as follows:
In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
The distinguished and eminent nuclear and defence scientist of the country, Mr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, was martyred by criminal and wicked mercenaries. This rare scientific figure sacrificed his dear and precious life for the sake of God due to his great and enduring scientific efforts, and the high status of martyrdom is his divine reward. All officials must seriously place two important matters on their agenda: first, the pursuit of this crime and the definite punishment of its perpetrators and commanders, and second, the pursuit of the martyr's scientific and technical efforts in all sections in which he was engaged. I congratulate his honoured family, the scientific community of the country, and his colleagues and students in various sections on his martyrdom, and offer condolences on his loss, and ask God for his exalted rank. Ali Khamenei 28 November 2020 [1].
President
Hassan Rouhani, President of Iran, in reaction to the assassination of Martyr Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, said: All think tanks and enemies of Iran should know that the Iranian nation and officials are braver and more honourable than to leave this criminal action unanswered, and the relevant officials will give an appropriate and timely response to this crime[2].
Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics
Amir Hatami, Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics, also stated: It is clear and proven to us that such malice and enmity, and this volume and depth of hatred towards the dear people of Iran and their servants, has always been witnessed from the Zionist regime and its foreign supporters and internal agents, and their hand can be clearly seen in this incident. He also provided explanations on the details of this assassination.
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization
Ali Akbar Salehi, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization, in a message stating that Martyr Fakhrizadeh will cause blessings and further strengthening of Islamic Iran, offered condolences on the martyrdom of Fakhrizadeh to Amir Hatami, Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics[3].
United Nations
Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations, regarding the assassination of Martyr "Mohsen Fakhrizadeh" said: We condemn any assassination or extrajudicial killing. He added: We also call for restraint and the necessity of preventing any action that leads to an escalation of tension in the region.
European Union
The spokesperson for the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs on Saturday issued a statement describing the assassination of Martyr Fakhrizadeh, the distinguished nuclear scientist and defence industry of Iran, as a criminal act. The statement adds: This is an action contrary to the principles of respect for human rights of the European Union, and its High Representative has expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished recovery for the injured.
Qatar
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Foreign Minister of Qatar, in a telephone call with the Foreign Minister of our country, while condemning the assassination of Fakhrizadeh, described this action as adding fuel to the fire of escalating tensions in the region. He emphasized: Such actions are being carried out at a time when the region and the international community are seeking ways to reduce tensions and return to the negotiating table and diplomatic solutions.
Syria
Faisal Mekdad, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Syria, also emphasized while condemning the criminal act of assassinating Fakhrizadeh that Iran has the power to confront such crimes behind which the Zionist regime stands. He added: Syria stands beside the people and leadership of Iran to confront these desperate actions aimed at weakening and destroying scientific and national capabilities.
Turkey
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey also condemned the assassination of Martyr "Mohsen Fakhrizadeh", nuclear and defence scientist of Iran, by issuing a statement. The statement of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: We are saddened by the killing of the Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh due to an armed attack and we condemn this heinous act and offer condolences to the Iranian government and the family of the deceased. Turkey announced: Ankara confronts any action that disrupts the peace and tranquility of the region and rejects all types of terrorism regardless of the perpetrator and purpose of this action.
Venezuela
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, in a statement, while condemning the assassination of Martyr "Fakhrizadeh", called for all countries' commitment to international law and global security and peace. Caracas expressed its sincerest condolences to the people and government of Iran against such an inhumane action, and "Jorge Arreaza", Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, condoled the loss of this high scientific figure to the Iranian nation on his user page on Twitter. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela government, with severe criticism of all terrorist actions in any point of the world, announced: Savagery and assassination cannot be imposed on international relations.
Belgium
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium condemned the assassination of Fakhrizadeh, Martyr of the country's defence industry in east of Tehran. In the Twitter message of this Belgian ministry it stated: We condemn violent actions in Absard, Iran and call for respect for human rights which we defend strongly.
Germany
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany, following the martyrdom of Fakhrizadeh without condemning this heinous act, only asked all parties to refrain from any action that leads to further escalation of the situation. The spokesperson of the German Foreign Ministry said, the assassination of Fakhrizadeh has worsened the situation again at a time when such tension should be avoided.
Zionist regime
While all evidence and indications point to the involvement of the intelligence service of the Zionist regime in the assassination of Martyr "Mohsen Fakhrizadeh", distinguished and excellent nuclear scientist of Iran, "Zachi Hangbi", Minister of Settlements of the Zionist regime says that Tel Aviv had no information about the assassination of this nuclear scientist. Meanwhile, "Yuval Steinitz", Minister of Energy of the Zionist regime and another member of the Likud party also repeating Hangbi's words said: that he also does not know who assassinated Fakhrizadeh[4].
See also
Notes
- ↑ Message of the Leader of the Revolution following the assassination of nuclear and defence martyr Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Website of the Office for the Preservation and Publication of the Works of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei.
- ↑ Rouhani: We will respond to the assassination of Martyr Fakhrizadeh at the right time, IRNA website.
- ↑ Reactions to the assassination of Dr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, ISNA website.
- ↑ Reaction of various organisations and countries to the assassination of Martyr "Fakhrizadeh", IRNA website.
References
- Martyr Dr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Shahid Beheshti University website, Publication Date: n.d., Accessed: 12 April 2025 (CE).
- Message of the Leader of the Revolution following the assassination of nuclear and defence scientist Martyr Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Website of the Office for the Preservation and Publication of the Works of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, Publication Date: 28 November 2020 (CE), Accessed: 12 April 2025 (CE).
- Reactions to the assassination of Dr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, ISNA website, Publication Date: 28 November 2020 (CE), Accessed: 12 April 2025 (CE).
- Reaction of various organisations and countries to the assassination of Martyr "Fakhrizadeh", IRNA website, Publication Date: 29 November 2020 (CE), Accessed: 12 April 2025 (CE).