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Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri 'executed'
Source: BBC
Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri 'executed'
6 August 2016 Middle East
An Iranian nuclear scientist detained since 2010 has been executed, his family has told the BBC.
Shahram Amiri's mother said the body of her son had been returned to their hometown with rope marks around his neck, showing that he had been hanged.
He was later buried. Amiri had been held at a secret location after returning from the US, where he said he had been forcibly taken by the CIA.
Some reports say he had in-depth knowledge of Iran's nuclear programme.
Mr Amiri, who was born in 1977, went missing after taking a pilgrimage to Mecca in 2009.
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6 August 2016 Middle East
An Iranian nuclear scientist detained since 2010 has been executed, his family has told the BBC.
Shahram Amiri's mother said the body of her son had been returned to their hometown with rope marks around his neck, showing that he had been hanged.
He was later buried. Amiri had been held at a secret location after returning from the US, where he said he had been forcibly taken by the CIA.
Some reports say he had in-depth knowledge of Iran's nuclear programme.
Mr Amiri, who was born in 1977, went missing after taking a pilgrimage to Mecca in 2009.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/36998747
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