Backstory you didn't know: Israel's Mossad was inside Iran's nuke program for years which set stage for strikes
It turns out that Israel's war against Iran began with moles, not missiles. According to a new report, Israeli intelligence has been quietly operating within Iran's nuclear and missile programs for several years.
According to a report released by The Times on Saturday, Israeli intelligence agents have been collecting comprehensive intelligence on the strategic capabilities of the Islamic Republic since breaking into the core of Iran's missile and nuclear programs years ago.
How did Israeli spies map Iran's nuclear sites?
The leaked intelligence report reveals that Israel's Mossad has spent years infiltrating Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure. It also reveals how Israeli spies who were deeply ingrained in Iran's nuclear and missile programs made precision strikes possible.
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The revelation has shaken Tehran, prompting widespread arrests, surveillance crackdowns, and internal regime distrust.
The report is based on intelligence documents that Israel shared with its Western allies, including the United States and the United Kingdom, after they were leaked.
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The documents show Iran's goals in their entirety: According to the report, "Iran was aiming to produce up to 1,000 a year with a reported aim of a stock of 8,000 missiles." 'It allowed Israel to target the entire industry that supported the manufacturing of large amounts of missiles because agents in Iran visited every workshop and factory that were later attacked,' according to a source cited in the leak, as per a report by Ynet News.
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What impact did this intel have on Israel's military strategy?
The Times claims that, based on the intelligence, the Mossad came to the conclusion that Iran's nuclear components, technological prowess, and expertise "were racing ahead and it was far more extensive than just the main sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan,' as per a report by Ynet News.
Israel has used "boots on the ground" to monitor several Iranian facilities in recent years, a senior intelligence official told the paper. According to the information obtained, Israel allegedly started getting ready for possible attacks in Iran as early as 2010.
The report connected certain attacks to Israeli intelligence activities, such as the attack on the nuclear facility in Natanz, which was purportedly directed by Israeli spies who had mapped the site, including underground layouts. According to reports, Israeli forces have also breached other sensitive locations in Isfahan, including the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters.
Israel has been monitoring Iran's actions from within for decades, according to Dr. Efrat Sopher, director of the University of Haifa's Ezri Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies. The Mossad's victories against Iran and its proxies will be remembered as a major factor in eliminating the Iranian threat.
Is the Iranian regime in panic mode now?
Officials are now characterizing the extent of Israel's infiltration into Iranian intelligence networks as the catalyst for a "state of paranoia" within the government.
Armed patrols have been sent into the streets, more than 1,000 Iranians have been taken into custody, and the so-called "morality police" have stepped up their enforcement of the country's strict dress regulations for women. The government has even urged people to spy on their neighbors by keeping track of their whereabouts and return times and reporting any unusual noises coming from their apartments, as per a report by Ynet.
The extent of the harm to Iran's nuclear program is still up for debate. Iran's capabilities could be restored in "a matter of months," according to some U.S. officials, but Trump maintains that the threat has been "completely eliminated."
FAQs
How long did Mossad operate inside Iran?
For years, possibly since 2010, Israeli agents were on the ground gathering intelligence on nuclear and missile facilities.
Did Mossad help direct specific attacks?
Yes. Spies helped map key Iranian sites such as Natanz and Isfahan, allowing for more precise strikes.
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