Partial logo of Iran’s intelligence agency (photo credit: CC BY Wikipedia)
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence released on July 28 video footage documenting some of the operations it conducted against the Mossad spy agency during the 12-day war with Israel last month.
Israel started the war on June 13, stating that its goal was to cripple Iran’s nuclear program. The war ended when a ceasefire was suddenly announced on June 24, just two days after the United States joined the war by attacking three key nuclear sites in Iran.
Some 700 people suspected of working for Mossad were arrested by Iranian security forces during the war. At least few have already been convicted and executed.
The video released by the Iranian Intelligence Ministry shows the seizure of what appears to be Mossad weapon cache, including three Sig Sauer SIG MCX Rattler assault rifles modified for special operations. The rest of the footage include operations targeting not only Mossad operatives, but also against terrorist and separatist groups, as well as weapon traffickers.
Mossad played a key role in the opening strikes of the war. The spy agency reportedly set up a covert drone base near the capital, Tehran, and smuggled precision weapons systems into the Islamic Republic in preparation for the large-scale operation.
In the first hours of the attack, Mossad operatives deployed suicide drones to take out ballistic missile launchers and used guided missiles to hit air defenses in central Iran, degrading the country’s offensive capabilities and granting Israeli warplanes air supremacy.
More operations attributed to Mossad were reported in later days, including multiple assassinations. Iran was forced to take drastic security measures in response.
For most of the war, traffic was restricted in Iran. Access to the internet was also redistricted. To enhance security a partial mobilization of the Basij paramilitary force was also carried out.
The true scale of Mossad presence and operations in Iran remains unclear. Since the end of the war, a series of blasts and fires has been reported across the Islamic Republic, with reports revealing that Iranian officials suspect sabotage by Israel.
Last month, Mossad chief David Barnea said that Israel inflicted significant damage on Iran but indicated that Israel needs to continue its operations.
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