Iran says top scientist was 'killed by remote-controlled weapon'

On Monday Iran hailed a nationwide televised ceremony remembering their deceased top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, prior to the private burial.

Members of Iranian forces carry the coffin of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh during his funeral ceremony in Tehran. Photograph: Iranian defence ministry

Reports surrounding Fakhrizadeh's death keep on evolving. When news first broke of his assassination on Friday, Iran said Fakhrizadeh was shot while traveling in his vehicle in the town of Absard, east of the Iranian capital Tehran. Shortly after, a nearby vehicle filled with explosives exploded.

Then on Saturday, Iran accused Israel of orchestrating the attack given Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's documented hatred for the scientist.

On Monday Iran said Israel along with Mujahideen-e Khalq, an opposition group exiled from the Islamic nation, teamed up to kill Dr. Fakhrizadeh with a remote-controlled machine gun.

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's bullet filled vehicle, Absard, Iran. Picture source: state Tv

Rear Admiral Shamkhani, who heads the Supreme National Security Council, said "special methods" were used to carry out the assassination, adding, "It was a very complex mission using electronic equipment... There was no-one present at the scene."

Israel has denied any involvement in Fakhrizadeh's death.

By: Niza Nondo