NEW : EU recently imposed sanctions on one of two academics attacked in Iran . Iran blamed the attack on the United States and Israel , a common practice in previous attacks on officials affiliated with Tehran 's government . The wounded professor was cited in a UN resolution as a nuclear scientist . Comment: Professors targeted Monday were members of volunteer paramilitary .
NEW : EU recently imposed sanctions on one of two academics attacked in Iran . The wounded professor was cited in a UN resolution as a nuclear scientist . Comment: Professors targeted Monday were members of volunteer paramilitary .