In a rare public disclosure, Israel's intelligence agency Mossad released dramatic footage showcasing its covert operations deep inside Iran. The footage includes scenes believed to show two undercover agents launching missiles from within Iranian territory, part of a broader Israeli offensive targeting the country’s ballistic missile infrastructure and air defense systems, as per a report by The Times of Israel.
According to an Israeli official, Mossad had secretly constructed a drone base within Iran to facilitate the morning’s precision strikes. Explosive-laden drones launched from this hidden base successfully hit ballistic missile launchers near Tehran, disrupting Iran’s ability to retaliate as Israeli airstrikes commenced, the report added.
In a carefully coordinated effort, vehicles carrying advanced weapons systems were also smuggled into the country. These systems were deployed to neutralise Iran's aerial defence grid, granting Israeli fighter jets vital air superiority and operational freedom across Iranian skies. In a third layer of the operation, Mossad commandos on the ground positioned precision-guided missiles near key anti-aircraft installations in central Iran, further weakening the country's air defence capabilities.
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(With inputs from AP)
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