“On November 27, 2020, in Iranian Absard, an Iranian government official and several civilians were killed in a series of violent attacks.
This is a criminal act that contradicts the principle of respect for human rights advocated by the EU, ”the release says.
The report also notes that the head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, expressed condolences to the family members of those killed and wishes a speedy recovery to all other persons who may have been injured.
He called for "to remain calm and exercise the utmost restraint to avoid escalation."
On November 27, near Tehran, nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was the head of a research center under the Iranian Ministry of Defense, was attacked.
As a result of his injuries, the man died.
According to Iranian media, the scientist's car was blown up, after which he was shot in Absard (40 km from the capital).
According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, there is a trace of Israel in the murder.