Mohammad Eslami, Iran’s current nuclear chief, played a key role in the secret part of the country’s nuclear program, according to a confidential source.
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The revolving door of SPND leadership spins again
We'd not even had time to settle in and get used to the tenure of IRGC official Mehdi Farahi, who'd been drafted in to replace the assassinated Mohsen Fakhrizadeh ...
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How SPND is at the heart of Iran’s Novichok research – Part II
In this post we're continuing our deep dive into Iran's research on novel chemical weapons, which we think is being spearheaded by SPND. You can read the first part ...
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Defence Chemical Research Laboratory and SPND involved in research on Novichok chemical agents
According to archived versions of the DCRL's website, the DCRL provides chemical-related analytical and equipment testing and manufacturing services to Iran's military
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Another SPND front company unveiled: Milad Darou Noor
Milad Darou Noor is controlled by individuals who belong to SPND and/or to the IRGC. Milad Darou Noor is a commercial spin-off from efforts by Iran's Ministry of Defense
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The Stem Cell Technology Research Center is actually a front for Iran’s military and IRGC
The Stem Cell Technology Research Center (STRC) is actually a front for Iran's military and IRGC. It's owned and run by officials from Iran's military industries, and is probably ...
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