Tel Aviv — July 6, 2025 — A former senior official of Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, has disclosed previously unknown details about covert operations that led to the elimination of key figures within Iran’s military elite, including top commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Quds Force operatives.
In an exclusive interview aired on Israeli national television, the retired operative—identified only as “Z”—claimed that Mossad’s campaign against Iranian military figures was “a years-long effort combining cyber-intelligence, deep human infiltration, and international partnerships.”
“The world saw the headlines,” Z said, “but behind every assassination was a web of surveillance, collaboration with foreign intelligence, and high-level risk.”
High-Profile Targets Neutralized
Among the most notable operations, Z confirmed Mossad’s direct role in the 2020 assassination of Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force, in a U.S. drone strike near Baghdad Airport. While the U.S. publicly claimed responsibility, Z stated, “Without Mossad’s real-time intelligence on Soleimani’s location and pattern of movement, the operation would not have been possible.”
Other high-profile eliminations reportedly included:
- Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran’s top nuclear scientist, who was gunned down in Tehran in 2020. Z claimed the operation involved a remote-controlled weapon mounted on a vehicle and that Mossad exfiltrated agents after the hit.
- Several IRGC operatives in Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq, whose deaths were previously attributed to “unknown drone strikes” or “accidents.”
Unprecedented Coordination
The former operative emphasized that Israel’s efforts against Iran’s military leadership were not solo missions. “These were not Mossad-only ops. We had help — from Western allies and regional partners. Some of the information came from unexpected places.”
While Z did not name specific countries, analysts believe that Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and certain Kurdish factions may have provided indirect or logistical support.
Cyber operations were also critical. The 2010 Stuxnet virus—which damaged Iranian centrifuges—was the result of U.S.-Israeli cyber cooperation. According to Z, similar operations have continued, disrupting communications and movement among Iran’s military command structure.
Tehran Reacts
Iranian authorities have not officially responded to Z’s interview. However, Iranian state media has consistently accused Israel and the U.S. of “waging a shadow war” against its military and nuclear programs. In recent years, Iran has vowed revenge for each high-level assassination.
An IRGC spokesperson previously stated, “For every drop of Iranian blood shed by Zionist hands, a price will be paid.”
Human Intelligence and Moral Dilemmas
Z also revealed that some of the intelligence leading to successful operations came from Iranian insiders, disillusioned military officers, and double agents. “We didn’t always need a satellite or drone. Sometimes, the person sitting next to the target was already ours.”
He admitted that not all operations went smoothly, and that Mossad faced moral questions about collateral damage, especially when targets were embedded within civilian populations.
“Sometimes, we waited for months,” Z said. “One time, we called off a strike because the commander’s child was with him in the car. We don’t want blood for the sake of blood.”
Political and Strategic Impact
Experts say these revelations, while not entirely surprising, confirm the depth of Israel’s clandestine reach into Iranian military affairs.
Dr. Miriam Kalderon, a Middle East analyst at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, remarked:
“This is psychological warfare too. By revealing how Mossad penetrated the highest levels of Iranian security, Israel sends a message: Nowhere is safe.”
International Law and Backlash
Human rights groups and international legal experts have questioned the legality of these cross-border assassinations.
Amnesty International called for a UN inquiry, stating:
“State-sponsored extrajudicial killings, no matter how justified they are politically, must be scrutinized under international law.”
Israel, however, defends such operations as pre-emptive self-defense, especially given Iran’s repeated calls for Israel’s destruction and Tehran’s alleged nuclear ambitions.
Final Thoughts
Whether viewed as strategic brilliance or a dangerous precedent, the Mossad’s operations, as detailed by its former official, reflect a new era of intelligence warfare — one where national borders blur and silence speaks louder than bombs.
As Iran repositions its military leaders and vows vengeance, the shadow war continues.
