Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has made startling claims regarding the infiltration of Israeli intelligence within Iran. In a recent interview, he revealed that the head of a secret unit responsible for countering the operations of Israel’s Mossad within Iran was actually an Israeli agent. This shocking disclosure raises serious questions about the security and integrity of Iran’s intelligence apparatus.
Ahmadinejad stated that by the year 2021, it was evident that the highest-ranking official tasked with managing Israel’s intelligence activities in Iran was, in fact, working for Mossad.
He elaborated on how Israel orchestrated intricate operations inside Iran, allowing them to gather sensitive information with ease. Despite these revelations, Ahmadinejad noted a concerning silence within Iran regarding this issue. He emphasised, “The man who was in charge of the unit in Iran against Israel was an Israeli agent.”
The former president did not stop at just one revelation; he claimed that approximately 20 other agents within the Iranian intelligence team, assigned to monitor Israeli espionage, were also in league with Mossad.
According to Ahmadinejad, these alleged double agents played critical roles in supplying Israel with sensitive information regarding Iran's nuclear program. He accused them of being involved in the theft of Iranian nuclear documents back in 2018, as well as the assassinations of several Iranian nuclear scientists.
These claims come at a particularly tense time in the region. Reports have emerged that an Iranian spy provided Israel with critical intelligence about the whereabouts of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, which may have led to his targeted killing in an airstrike on Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut. This situation illustrates the growing concerns over the infiltration of Iranian institutions by foreign intelligence agencies.
Ahmadinejad’s assertions align with previous statements made by former Iranian intelligence minister Ali Younesi, who warned that Israeli spies have embedded themselves within the upper echelons of the Iranian government.
In a 2021 interview, Younesi stated, “The Mossad has infiltrated many government departments in the last 10 years, to such a degree that all the country’s top officials should fear for their lives.” This alarming statement reflects a deepening fear of foreign influence within the Iranian political and intelligence systems.
Amid these revelations, regional tensions continue to escalate. Just recently, Israel announced the commencement of a "limited and targeted" ground operation against Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed group in southern Lebanon.
This action comes on the heels of a series of airstrikes against Hezbollah positions that began on September 23. The Lebanese Health Ministry has reported over 960 fatalities and more than 2,770 injuries due to the ongoing conflict.
As Ahmadinejad’s claims circulate, they highlight not only the vulnerabilities within Iran’s intelligence infrastructure but also the broader geopolitical implications of espionage in the region. The potential for infiltration by foreign agents poses significant risks not just to national security but also to the stability of the Iranian government.
This situation calls for increased scrutiny of intelligence operations and the protection of sensitive information within Iran. Ahmadinejad's explosive revelations have added another layer of complexity to an already volatile situation, reminding observers of the intricate web of espionage and counter-espionage that characterises relations in the Middle East.
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