{"id":2522457,"date":"2025-12-17T22:51:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T03:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-investigating-whether-iran-had-role-in-mit-professor-shooting-report\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T22:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T03:52:12","slug":"israel-investigating-whether-iran-had-role-in-mit-professor-shooting-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-investigating-whether-iran-had-role-in-mit-professor-shooting-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel investigating whether Iran had role in MIT professor shooting: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-investigating-whether-iran-had-role-in-mit-professor-shooting-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2522457&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Israeli officials are investigating whether Iran played a role in the shooting death of nuno F.G. Loureiro, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Loureiro, an expert in physics and nuclear science who directed MIT&#8217;s Plasma Science and Fusion Center, was fatally shot in his home in Brookline, Massachusetts. The examination is ongoing, with police searching for the suspect and authorities urging the public for patience. While Israeli sources suggest a possible connection to Iran linked to loureiro&#8217;s sensitive research, U.S. officials, including the FBI, have not confirmed this. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/20-people-shot-friday-into-sunday-morning-in-lori-lightfoots-chicago\/\" title=\"20 People Shot Friday into Sunday Morning in Lori Lightfoot&#039;s Chicago\">shooting occurred shortly<\/a> after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-erupts-in-violence-at-least-5-dead-77-shot-in-weekend-incidents-including-two-mass-shootings\/\" title=\"Chicago Erupts In Violence: At Least 5 Dead, 77 Shot In Weekend Incidents Including Two Mass ...s\">separate mass shooting<\/a> at Brown University, but authorities state no evidence links the two events. Loureiro was remembered by colleagues as a brilliant scientist and compassionate mentor.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Israel investigating whether Iran had role in shooting death of MIT professor: Report<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2448030\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Israeli officials are investigating the killing of Massachusetts Institute of Technology&nbsp;professor&nbsp;Nuno F.G. Loureiro, according to a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/iran-news\/article-880573\"><em>Jerusalem Post <\/em>report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Loureiro <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gun-violence\/\">was shot<\/a> inside his Brookline, Massachusetts, home on Monday and pronounced dead on Tuesday at a local hospital. Police are still searching for the suspect as part of the homicide investigation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3925006\/candace-owens-says-erika-kirk-did-not-request-stop-investigation\/\">Candace Owens says Erika Kirk did not request to stop investigation during meeting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3924040\/sydney-sweeney-jeans-american-eagle-most-stolen-item\/\">Sydney Sweeney&#8217;s jeans are American Eagle&#8217;s most-stolen item<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3924480\/nick-reiner-suicide-prevention-vest-first-court-appearance-rob-reiner-stabbing-case\/\">Nick Reiner wears suicide prevention vest to first court appearance in parents&#8217; stabbing case<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Loureiro, who was originally from Portugal, taught at MIT as a professor of physics and of nuclear science and engineering. He also directed the university&rsquo;s Plasma Science and Fusion Center.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <em>Jerusalem Post<\/em> report, Israeli officials are investigating a reported possible connection between the shooting and Iran. The report says Israel&rsquo;s investigation is taking place &ldquo;against the backdrop of Loureiro&rsquo;s sensitive field of research.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is an assessment that has not yet been verified and is not supported at this stage by official findings from the investigative authorities in the United States,&rdquo; the report reads.<\/p>\n<p>The FBI declined to comment on the report.<\/p>\n<p>A professor of engineering at MIT, Dennis Whyte, who also previously served as the director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center, told <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/news.mit.edu\/2025\/nuno-loureiro-professor-director-plasma-science-and-fusion-center-dies-1216\">MIT News<\/a> <\/em>that Loureiro was a &ldquo;brilliant&rdquo; scientist and person.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He shone a bright light as a mentor, friend, teacher, colleague, and leader, and was universally admired for his articulate, compassionate manner.&nbsp;His loss is immeasurable to our community at the PSFC, NSE, and MIT, and around the entire fusion and plasma research world,&rdquo; Whyte said.<\/p>\n<p>In statements on Wednesday, local officials advised following updates from the Brookline Police Department and the Norfolk District Attorney&rsquo;s Office, as it is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woman-dies-after-being-shot-in-the-face-in-front-of-kids-in-fla-manhunt-underway-for-benjamin-robert-williams\/\" title=\"Woman dies after being shot in the face in front of kids in Fla., manhunt underway for Benjamin Robert Williams\">open homicide investigation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This remains an active and ongoing homicide investigation. In order to protect the integrity of the investigation, we are limited in the information we can share at this time and ask for the community&rsquo;s understanding and patience. &nbsp;While we investigate this incident, we will have dedicated patrol cars, officers, and unmarked units in the Gibbs Street neighborhood,&rdquo; Brookline Police Chief Jennifer Paster said.<\/p>\n<p>Brookline Select Board Chairman Bernard Greene also asked the community to remain patient during the investigation.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/x\/mit-professor-killed-in-shooting-at-massachusetts-home\/\">MIT PROFESSOR KILLED IN SHOOTING AT MASSACHUSETTS HOME, POLICE SAY NO SUSPECT IN CUSTODY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We understand that, in the absence of concrete information, rumors and fear can spread among community members,&rdquo; Greene said in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklinema.gov\/civicalerts.aspx?AID=2488\">statement<\/a>. &ldquo;We also understand your frustration with what we can say at the present time, but respectfully ask that law enforcement be given the space it needs to bring the perpetrator of this crime to justice, and that the victim&rsquo;s loved ones be given privacy and shelter from rumors or misinformation.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The shooting occurred days after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-seal-sets-dem-reverend-straight-after-he-mocked-armed-churchgoers\/\" title=\"Former SEAL Sets Dem Reverend Straight After He Mocked Armed Churchgoers\">gunman opened fire<\/a> at Brown University, killing two students. Authorities were also still <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3920315\/police-video-timeline-brown-university-shooting-suspect\/\">searching<\/a> for the gunman from the Brown University mass shooting, but said there is <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/x\/mit-professor-killed-in-shooting-at-massachusetts-home\/\">no evidence<\/a> to suggest the incidents are related.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israel probes possible Iran link in MIT professor&#8217;s shooting death<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3976,"featured_media":2522458,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25351020555376.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[3976,3823,4671,69001],"class_list":["post-2522457","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-investigation","tag-iran","tag-israel","tag-mit-professor"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/AP25351020555376.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2522457","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3976"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2522457"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2522457\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2522461,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2522457\/revisions\/2522461"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2522458"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2522457"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2522457"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2522457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}