Israel spent years covertly preparing a major operation targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure, according to a security official cited by The Times of Israel. The operation involved close coordination between the IDF and Mossad, including the establishment of a secret drone base near Tehran. Drones struck missile launchers aimed at Israel, while smuggled weapons systems and Mossad commandos dismantled Iranian air defenses and targeted anti-aircraft sites. The operation is described as a highly advanced, stealthy campaign enabled by an innovative strategy and deep infiltration into Iran. Lazar Berman of The Times of Israel writes:
Israel spent years preparing for the operation against Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, a security official tells The Times of Israel, including building a drone base inside Iran and smuggling precision weapons systems and commandos into the country. […]
According to the official, Mossad agents set up a drone base on Iranian soil near Tehran. The drones were activated overnight, striking surface-to-surface missile launchers aimed at Israel. […]
These systems took out Iran’s air defenses and gave Israeli planes air supremacy and freedom of action over Iran. […]
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