An Iranian scientist who died last week under mysterious circumstances was intentionally poisoned by an acquaintance, according to a report by an Iranian opposition outlet on Sunday.
Ayoob Entezari was reportedly employed at a research and development center in the city of Yazd, where he was said to have worked on developing missiles and drones before dying on May 31.
Some initial reports had indicated he died of food poisoning, but local authorities denied this, saying he died of an unspecified illness and accusing one of his relatives of spreading rumors.
Authorities in Yazd province also denied he was a significant figure, describing him as a regular employee at an industrial company, after a letter written by the governor called him a "martyr" and a picture reportedly showed local officials paying a condolence visit to his home. The province later said the use of the term was a mistake.
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...Formerly a fairly civilized nation ruled by a Shah, it became a victim of Islamic revolution in 1979...International quoted unverified reports saying Entezari may have been intentionally poisoned while attending a dinner, as he died afterward.
The outlet also said some unnamed sources reported that the man who hosted the dinner party has since fled the country.