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Parliament Representative: None of the Claims Regarding Biological Assassination Have Been Proven

Jan 29, 2026 January 29, 2026 3 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

The Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission stated that claims of biological assassinations against several prominent figures have not been substantiated. This follows concerns about bioterrorism as a serious threat to Iran. The investigation into these claims continues amidst ongoing discussions about national security.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The Iranian government is dismissing unproven claims of biological assassinations while continuing to investigate potential threats.

👥 Key Players

Hossein Naqavi Hosseini MENTIONED
Spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament
"He represents the Iranian government's stance on national security issues, particularly regarding bioterrorism."
Ali Shamkhani MENTIONED
Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran
"He oversees national security matters and has initiated investigations into claims of biological assassinations."
Ali Dadman MENTIONED
Son of a former Iranian minister and a key figure mentioned in the assassination claims
"His death has sparked allegations of bioterrorism, highlighting concerns over the safety of public figures in Iran."

📰 What Happened

The Iranian Parliament's National Security Commission stated that allegations of biological assassinations against several prominent figures have not been substantiated. Investigations into these claims are ongoing amidst concerns about bioterrorism as a serious threat to Iran.

  • Claims of biological assassinations involve prominent individuals, including Ali Dadman and Bijan Nobaveh.
  • The Iranian government is actively investigating these claims, but no evidence has yet been found.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This situation reflects the Iranian government's efforts to address perceived threats and maintain public confidence in its security apparatus.
🌍 Regional: The implications of bioterrorism claims could escalate tensions within the region, particularly with neighboring countries and non-state actors.
🌐 International: Internationally, these claims could affect perceptions of Iran's stability and its relations with other countries, particularly in the context of security cooperation.

📚 Background

Biological assassination refers to the use of harmful substances to cause death, raising significant concerns about national security in Iran. The country has faced various assassination attempts and threats, particularly against political figures.

Bioterrorism Iran's national security strategy
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
The information comes from state-affiliated sources, which may present a government-centric view of events.

The spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament announced that none of the reports regarding the biological assassination of Ali Dadman, Bijan Nobaveh, and Nader Talebzadeh have been proven. According to the Mizan news agency, Hossein Naqavi Hosseini stated that biological terrorism is one of the serious threats against nations, including Iran, that is coveted by terrorist groups. In response to a question about the biological assassination of former parliament member Bijan Nobaveh, filmmaker Nader Talebzadeh, and Ali Dadman, the son of a former Iranian minister, he declared that the biological assassination of 'none' of these individuals has been 'proven.' The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament had also held a session on July 22 with the head of the Passive Defense Organization to discuss the issue of bioterrorism. The head of the Passive Defense Organization stated in that session that all medical documents of Nader Talebzadeh and Ali Dadman are 'under review to reach definitive results.' On Thursday, July 10, Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, announced that a committee had been formed to investigate 'biological assassinations' within the council's secretariat to examine the issue of the 'possible assassination of Ali Dadman and other individuals.' Mr. Shamkhani also stated the next day that further investigations are needed on this matter and that a judgment cannot be made soon, but 'the principle is that such assassinations should be considered unlikely.' Ali Dadman, who was referred to as the executor of the Imam Khomeini Airport development project and the son of the Minister of Roads and Transportation during Mohammad Khatami's administration, passed away on July 7 this year due to cancer. Some conservative media claimed that Mr. Dadman developed advanced cancer after returning from a foreign trip last year, which 'is suspected to be caused by bioterrorism.' These media outlets also named other individuals such as Bijan Nobaveh, former parliament member, Nader Talebzadeh, a filmmaker affiliated with the Islamic Republic, Farajollah Selahshour, a filmmaker affiliated with the government who passed away in 2015, and Saeed Kazemi Ashtiani, head of the Royan Research Institute who died in mid-January 2006, as targets of biological assassinations. Biological assassination refers to killing individuals using toxic, microbial, viral, chemical, and nuclear materials or even contact with others, leading to short-term and long-term physical harm and ultimately the death of the affected individual due to the effects of these substances.

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