Israel kills eight Iranian nuclear scientists in ongoing operation
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Updated · CBS New York · May 10
Israel kills eight Iranian nuclear scientists in ongoing operation
8 articles · Updated · CBS New York · May 10
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said 12 scientists were killed in the first minute of Operation Rising Lion and another eight in the current campaign.
He said the strikes set back Iran's nuclear know-how and ballistic missile programme, though enriched uranium, enrichment sites and proxy threats still remain.
Netanyahu said Israel and the US could resume military action if needed, while arguing Iran's weakened regime and its proxies, including Hezbollah and Hamas, remain unresolved.
Will Iran's regime fall from external military strikes, or from the escalating rebellion of its own people?
With China providing Iran a critical military and economic lifeline, can the US-Israeli strategy succeed without addressing Beijing's role?
As Iran's 'shadow fleet' bypasses the Hormuz blockade, is the West's economic war against Tehran already failing?
Operation Narnia was launched by Israel in June 2025 after months of mounting pressure and extensive planning involving 120 intelligence and air force personnel. The main goal was to find effective ways to target Iran’s air defense systems, leading to the creation of a detailed target bank. Preparations included Israeli agents on the ground in Iran with advanced weapons and air force pilots ready to strike. A breakthrough came with the discovery of key Iranian military bases, though these were initially seen as insufficient. These coordinated efforts set the stage for a major military campaign that aimed to disrupt Iran’s nuclear ambitions.