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Mossad chief dismisses two senior officials after failed Iran operation
Mossad chief Roman Gofman reportedly dismissed two high-ranking officials following a failed covert operation targeting the Iranian government.
Israel’s national intelligence agency, Mossad, has dismissed two senior intelligence officials following the reported failure of an operation intended to destabilize the Iranian government. The dismissals, first reported by regional media on Saturday, 8 August, follow internal friction within the agency regarding the feasibility and execution of high-level covert operations targeting Tehran. Internal Leadership Shake-up Roman Gofman, the current chief of Mossad, reportedly authorized the removals after the sensitive mission failed to achieve its primary objective of inciting systemic change within the Islamic Republic. The identities of the two senior officials have not been disclosed, but reports indicate they held significant roles within the agency’s operational planning wing. The failure of the plan has triggered a broader review of Mossad’s current strategy toward Iran, which has long been a focal point of Israeli intelligence activities. Escalating Tensions and Strategic Re-evaluation This leadership change comes at a time of heightened regional tension, as Israel and Iran continue to engage in a shadow war involving cyberattacks, maritime incidents, and targeted…