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Iranian Scientist's Confession Sparks Outrage Amid Torture Claims

12/14/2025

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Rouzbeh Vadi, an Iranian nuclear scientist, confessed to aiding Israel after torture and threats against his mother.
Vahid Razavi, a member of the Vadi family, said Vadi was detained a year and a half ago after a workplace dispute.
The confession comes amid tensions, as a Tehran anti-Israeli billboard appeared during a ceasefire on June 24, 2025, raising concerns about detainee treatment and national security.

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Rouzbeh Vadi, an Iranian nuclear scientist, confessed to aiding Israel after torture and threats against his mother.
Vahid Razavi, a member of the Vadi family, said Vadi was detained a year and a half ago after a workplace dispute.
The confession comes amid tensions, as a Tehran anti-Israeli billboard appeared during a ceasefire on June 24, 2025, raising concerns about detainee treatment and national security.