Israel’s shadow war with Iran has taken an unprecedented turn, as Mossad—Israel’s elite intelligence agency—publicly released rare, high-definition footage of covert operations conducted deep inside Iranian territory. The video release, timed with the fallout from Operation Rising Lion, is both a show of force and a psychological signal to adversaries and allies alike.
🕵️ Mossad's Covert Infiltration into Iran: Key Details
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Footage shows Israeli drones attacking missile launchers near Tehran, part of Israel’s preemptive campaign to neutralize Iran’s retaliatory capabilities.
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Mossad operatives reportedly infiltrated central Iran, established hidden drone launch sites, and smuggled in precision-guided munitions and radar-disabling weapons.
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Working in coordination with Israel’s military, they disabled S-300 air defence batteries, radar arrays, and communication nodes, clearing a path for Israel’s aerial strike force.
✈️ The Aerial Phase: Operation Rising Lion
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Following Mossad's ground prep, Israel launched its largest-ever air campaign on Iran:
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100+ coordinated airstrikes
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200+ aircraft involved
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Targets included missile silos, nuclear sites, military command centers, and research facilities
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No Israeli aircraft were reported lost, indicating a stunning success in disabling Iran’s air defence umbrella.
💥 High-Profile Casualties
According to Israeli and regional reports, the operation killed several top Iranian military and nuclear officials:
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Gen. Mohammad Bagheri – Chief of Staff of Iran’s armed forces
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Gen. Hossein Salami – Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh – Head of Iran’s missile development
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Two senior nuclear scientists (names not disclosed)
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Multiple other Revolutionary Guard officers and scientists
🎯 Strategic Objectives
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Neutralize Iran’s retaliatory capabilities by taking out key missile command centers and air defence shields
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Disrupt Iran’s nuclear weapons infrastructure and eliminate leadership guiding missile and nuclear programs
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Maintain air superiority over the region during ongoing hostilities
🇮🇷 Iran’s Response – Operation True Promise
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Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles and drones under Operation True Promise, targeting Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and southern Israel
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According to Israel’s paramedic service:
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1 death reported
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34 wounded, some critically
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The Iron Dome and David’s Sling defence systems intercepted a large portion of the barrage, though several projectiles still got through
🌍 Global Ramifications
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The public release of Mossad’s operations marks a rare break in operational secrecy, likely intended to:
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Deter Iran and other regional actors
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Signal strength to international allies
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Bolster domestic morale
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It also elevates the conflict into a more transparent, globalized theatre of warfare, where covert actions are rapidly becoming part of open, hybrid campaigns
This is the first time Israel has acknowledged ground-level sabotage efforts conducted by Mossad inside Iran as part of a direct, state-sanctioned military operation. The move may prompt Iran to harden internal security, retaliate with asymmetric warfare, and possibly escalate proxy conflicts across Lebanon, Syria, and the Gulf.
With both nations now openly engaging in targeted killings, infrastructure sabotage, and intercontinental missile warfare, the risk of regional war is higher than it has been in decades.
