Iranian nuclear scientist survives assassination attempt

An Iranian website reported on Sunday that a team of terrorists affiliated to Mojahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) attempted to assassinate an Iranian nuclear scientist in Tehran on May 2. Six terrorists who were riding motorcycles opened fire on the scientist, but his bodyguards managed to save him from the attack.
Air defense units to use Sayyad-2 air defense system
The Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base, Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili, has said the domestically-manufactured Sayyad-2 (Hunter II) air defense system will soon be deployed throughout the country. According to Press TV, Esmaili said Sayyad-2 would increase the range, altitude and precision of Iran's missile defenses. He added the upgraded and digitalized version of the Sayyad-2 has ""higher precision and destruction power"" compared to its prototype.
Experts to produce anti-aircraft missiles
Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says Iran will produce particular types of anti-aircraft missiles, emphasizing that Tehran will soon announce good news on its defense capabilities. Press TV quoted Vahidi as saying on Monday that local experts are currently working on the production of certain anti-aircraft missiles that will become operational in the near future. He also lashed out at countries which claim that the military progress made by Iran poses a threat to the region.