Politics
Iran at the Moment of Great Awakening Introduction
Mossad and the Hidden War
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M.G.Dhurgham Zuhair Al-Khafaji
The Sleeper Network That Awoke at the Critical Moment
In a rare public statement, Mossad chief David Barnea declared:
“We thwarted Iran’s nuclear project.”
Barnea spoke for the first time about the achievements of Operation Rising Lion, which concluded days ago after twelve days of fighting.
He praised Mossad agents for their efforts, stating:
“These are historic days for the people of Israel. The longstanding Iranian threat was neutralized thanks to the extraordinary cooperation between the IDF and Mossad, with support from our ally, the United States.”
He affirmed that Mossad had worked side by side with the military both inside and outside Israel to achieve the objectives of the campaign. He highlighted the role of precise intelligence, advanced technology, and operational capabilities in enabling the Israeli Air Force to destroy Iranian nuclear infrastructure, establish air superiority, and minimize the missile threat.
It was also revealed that Mossad had recruited Afghani, Pakistani, and Iraqi individuals who directly or indirectly aided in smuggling weapons and equipment from Iraq into Iran and in transferring sensitive information and local agents for Mossad.
In a rare public statement, Mossad chief David Barnea declared:
“We thwarted Iran’s nuclear project.”
Barnea spoke for the first time about the achievements of Operation Rising Lion, which concluded days ago after twelve days of fighting.
He praised Mossad agents for their efforts, stating:
“These are historic days for the people of Israel. The longstanding Iranian threat was neutralized thanks to the extraordinary cooperation between the IDF and Mossad, with support from our ally, the United States.”
He affirmed that Mossad had worked side by side with the military both inside and outside Israel to achieve the objectives of the campaign. He highlighted the role of precise intelligence, advanced technology, and operational capabilities in enabling the Israeli Air Force to destroy Iranian nuclear infrastructure, establish air superiority, and minimize the missile threat.
It was also revealed that Mossad had recruited Afghani, Pakistani, and Iraqi individuals who directly or indirectly aided in smuggling weapons and equipment from Iraq into Iran and in transferring sensitive information and local agents for Mossad.
Alarming Indicators
Estimates suggest that Mossad didn’t simply plant traditional spies—it constructed sophisticated sleeper cells across Iran’s military, security, political, administrative, commercial, and academic sectors, even among foreign residents, without arousing suspicion. When the attack began, nearly 99% of these elements were activated.
Notable signs of this activity include:
• Assassination of first-tier military leaders following precise surveillance.
• Elimination of prominent nuclear scientists.
• Stunning penetration of Iran’s nuclear program.
• Infiltration into missile and drone development programs.
• Access to decision-making hubs and administrative centers.
• Creation of internal workshops for drones and explosives.
• Purchase of real estate assets for covert operations.
• Smuggling of precision weapons used in special operations.
• Execution of car bomb attacks.
• Construction of a comprehensive network for collecting, analyzing, and leaking information.
• Establishment of currency exchange kiosks for money transfers.
Estimates suggest that Mossad didn’t simply plant traditional spies—it constructed sophisticated sleeper cells across Iran’s military, security, political, administrative, commercial, and academic sectors, even among foreign residents, without arousing suspicion. When the attack began, nearly 99% of these elements were activated.
Notable signs of this activity include:
• Assassination of first-tier military leaders following precise surveillance.
• Elimination of prominent nuclear scientists.
• Stunning penetration of Iran’s nuclear program.
• Infiltration into missile and drone development programs.
• Access to decision-making hubs and administrative centers.
• Creation of internal workshops for drones and explosives.
• Purchase of real estate assets for covert operations.
• Smuggling of precision weapons used in special operations.
• Execution of car bomb attacks.
• Construction of a comprehensive network for collecting, analyzing, and leaking information.
• Establishment of currency exchange kiosks for money transfers.
Is It Time for the "Great Purge"?
Tehran now faces an extraordinary moment—one that could evolve into a massive intelligence awakening. For the first time in years, the outlines of the breach are visibly clear, creating an opportunity to launch a full-scale "purge" akin to what European intelligence agencies carried out in the 1940s, but using modern tools.
The response must go beyond arrest campaigns and include:
• Detailed intelligence screening of the pre-strike period.
• Tracking the movements and communications of key figures.
• Reviewing digital communication logs.
• Quietly and rigorously monitoring the sources of leaks and weaknesses.
Tehran now faces an extraordinary moment—one that could evolve into a massive intelligence awakening. For the first time in years, the outlines of the breach are visibly clear, creating an opportunity to launch a full-scale "purge" akin to what European intelligence agencies carried out in the 1940s, but using modern tools.
The response must go beyond arrest campaigns and include:
• Detailed intelligence screening of the pre-strike period.
• Tracking the movements and communications of key figures.
• Reviewing digital communication logs.
• Quietly and rigorously monitoring the sources of leaks and weaknesses.
Mossad Sacrificed Its Network for a Bigger Goal
It is evident that Israel chose to risk exposing its network within Iran. The activated elements were not the elite to be used in the next phase of operations but rather secondary local assets sacrificed for a larger strategic objective:
Destabilizing Iran’s internal front and preparing the ground for a radical political shift.
This marks a transition from covert espionage to open attack—a calculated gamble by Israel indicating that the moment of exposure was imminent. Israel chose to strike first, execute the first phase successfully, and sacrifice expendable assets to protect core operatives.
It is evident that Israel chose to risk exposing its network within Iran. The activated elements were not the elite to be used in the next phase of operations but rather secondary local assets sacrificed for a larger strategic objective:
Destabilizing Iran’s internal front and preparing the ground for a radical political shift.
This marks a transition from covert espionage to open attack—a calculated gamble by Israel indicating that the moment of exposure was imminent. Israel chose to strike first, execute the first phase successfully, and sacrifice expendable assets to protect core operatives.
Conclusion
The infiltration is now an undeniable reality, and dismantling the system from within has become a continuous objective. In contrast, Iran’s response must rise to the level of the challenge—not through random or vengeful acts against dissidents, but through:
• Professional intelligence operations,
• Scientific methodology,
• Institutional fortification, and
• Rebuilding public trust in the state.
This is a unique opportunity that may not come again. What we are witnessing is not the end of a war, but the beginning of a shadow battle—within the state itself, where the enemy is unseen but its impact is devastating.
The Fundamental Question Now Is:
Has the war between Iran and Israel ended?
Or has a new war just begun—from within?
Maj. Gen. (Staff) Dhurgham Zuhair Al-Khafaji
Political & Security Affairs Writer
Expert in Defense, Training, and International Relations
The infiltration is now an undeniable reality, and dismantling the system from within has become a continuous objective. In contrast, Iran’s response must rise to the level of the challenge—not through random or vengeful acts against dissidents, but through:
• Professional intelligence operations,
• Scientific methodology,
• Institutional fortification, and
• Rebuilding public trust in the state.
This is a unique opportunity that may not come again. What we are witnessing is not the end of a war, but the beginning of a shadow battle—within the state itself, where the enemy is unseen but its impact is devastating.
The Fundamental Question Now Is:
Has the war between Iran and Israel ended?
Or has a new war just begun—from within?
Maj. Gen. (Staff) Dhurgham Zuhair Al-Khafaji
Political & Security Affairs Writer
Expert in Defense, Training, and International Relations
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