In an interview with France’s Monte Carlo Radio on Saturday, Hassan Falty said Iranian scholars and scholars who are not necessarily tied to Iran’s nuclear programmes were assassinated by the Israeli regime during the war of aggression against last month.
He emphasized that Iran’s scientific advancements will continue without interruption.
Officials said the Israeli regime intentionally targeted Iranian scientists and university professors, describing the assassination as a major threat to “rationality, science, peace.”
Fartousi warned that such attacks not only undermine scientific safety, but also threaten the psychological well-being of families, children and students.
He described the loss of scientists as a profound tragedy for both Iran and the world’s scientific community, emphasizing that such atrocities have not undermine the resolve of Iran’s scientific society. Instead, they strengthened their national solidarity and resolve to pursue scientific progress.
He emphasized the responsibility of the international community and its institutions, sought immediate and effective measures, and adhered to relevant practices of protecting science and ensuring the freedom and security of scholars to prevent the recurrence of such tragedy.
“UNESCO has established clear programs to protect the freedom and safety of scientists, but these programs have been severely violated,” he pointed out.
Israel launched a war of attack on Iran on June 13, killing dozens of military commanders and nuclear scientists on a strike targeting them before attacking military, nuclear and civilian sites across the country.
The Iranian forces launched a powerful retaliatory strike, targeting key positions across Israeli territory and causing serious damage.
The ceasefire was announced on June 24th.
MNA/IRN