Israel National News reports: “Iranian regime-linked scientists made a secret visit to Russia late last year, reportedly to advance nuclear weapons research, the Financial Times revealed Wednesday, citing documents and sources familiar with the matter.

The visit, which took place November 7-11, 2024, was organized by a front group for Iran’s Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND), the military body Western officials believe is behind Iran’s nuclear weapons efforts.

According to the report, the delegation met with Russian military experts and representatives of Laser Systems, a sanctioned company that develops laser technologies for civilian and military use. It was the second such visit in 2024…”