Saeed Borji

Saeed Borji (; 1958

Borji was sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury in March 2019 for his alleged role in developing defence equipment for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Early life and education Saeed Borji was born in 1958, with sources citing either Kazerun, Fars Province, or Abadan as his birthplace.

Career Borji worked as a nuclear physicist and mechanical engineer in Iran, teaching at various universities. According to Iranian media, he was involved in advancing nuclear knowledge and promoting its domestic development.

Israeli media described him as involved in nuclear weapon detonator design, whilst Iranian sources disputed these characterisations.

Some reports indicated that he established companies in the petrochemical sector, though the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned him and associated entities in March 2019 for allegedly supporting Iran's defence programmes.

Sanctions In March 2019, Saeed Borji was sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for his alleged role in developing explosive materials and technologies for Iran's defence sector, particularly through his reported work with the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND). He was reportedly targeted due to his involvement in Iran's nuclear programme.

According to Iranian sources, his wife Mansoureh Aalikhani, described as a painter, was also killed in the attack.

Iranian media reported that Borji was among several nuclear scientists killed during the same period of airstrikes, though the exact number and identities of others killed varies between sources.

His funeral was held on 28 June 2025, alongside those of other officials killed during the Israeli strikes.