Special forces and Mossad agents: what we know about Israeli operations in Iran
A report from Saudi news agency al-Arabiya claims that Israeli special forces, including Mossad agents, have been active in Iran and conducted a ground operation overnight, which Israel has neither confirmed nor commented on.
A recent report from the Saudi news agency al-Arabiya indicates that Israeli special forces and Mossad agents have been engaging in operations within Iran, with a specific mention of a ground operation that took place during the night. The Israeli government has not commented on these claims, maintaining silence on matters related to its military operations in Iran. This report adds to the ongoing tension surrounding Israeli-Iranian relations, particularly in light of past operations believed to have been carried out in Iran by Israeli agents.
The report discusses the infiltration of Israeli agents as part of what is referred to as Operation Rising Lion, which is connected to a series of military actions, termed the “12-day war.” The implication is that these operations are intended to undermine Iran's strategic capacities and destabilize its government by targeting specific high-value objectives within its borders. Such clandestine operations have been part of Israel's broader strategy to counter perceived threats from Iran.
Israeli special units, likely including those from elite groups such as Sayeret Matkal, have a history of conducting operations that aim to target strategic sites and figures within Iran. The operations mentioned in the report hint at a continuation of this practice, reflecting the ongoing military and intelligence rivalry between the two nations. The ramifications of such operations could escalate tensions further and impact regional stability, particularly if the Iranian government responds with its own countermeasures against Israeli interests.