Another Quote of the Day:  Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, told state TV, “Unfortunately, the operation was a very complicated operation and was carried out by using electronic devices.  No individual was present at the site.”  His remarks drastically change the story, as Iran authorities have so far said a truck exploded and then gunmen opened fire on the scientist.  See “Iranian official accuses Israel of using ‘electronic devices’ to remotely kill nuclear scientist,” AP, Fox, November 30, 2020.

“Report: Iran Commander Visited Lebanon, Asked Nasrallah Not to Provoke Israel,” Naharne, November 30, 2020.

“Belgium’s court spokesperson announced the verdict saying: “For the Iranian diplomat suspect in this case, a 20-year prison term. For the couple found in possession of the bomb, an 18-year prison term, and for the fourth suspect, a 15-year prison term. For these last three suspects, the federal prosecutor requested also the withdrawal of their Belgian nationality.””  See “Belgium: Iran diplomat receives 20-year prison term for terrorism,” Middle East Monitor, November 30, 2020.

“Belgium’s court spokesperson announced the verdict saying: “For the Iranian diplomat suspect in this case, a 20-year prison term. For the couple found in possession of the bomb, an 18-year prison term, and for the fourth suspect, a 15-year prison term. For these last three suspects, the federal prosecutor requested also the withdrawal of their Belgian nationality.””  See “Belgium: Iran diplomat receives 20-year prison term for terrorism,” Middle East Monitor, November 30, 2020.