Mossad Recruited Hundreds of Iranian Operatives, Including Those with Ties to intelligence Agencies, for covert Operations
TEHRAN – A newly revealed network of Iranian nationals, recruited and trained by Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, carried out extensive covert operations within Iran, targeting its nuclear program and possibly other sensitive sites. The scale of the operation, involving hundreds of individuals – some with prior links to Iranian intelligence – was detailed in a recent report by the Israeli newspaper yedioth Ahronoth, and confirmed by sources speaking to Sky News Arabia.
The revelation comes as tensions remain high between Israel and Iran, with both nations engaged in a shadow war characterized by alleged sabotage and cyberattacks. The existence of a deeply embedded network of operatives raises questions about the vulnerability of iran’s security apparatus and the potential for further escalation. Approximately 400 kilograms of enriched uranium, enough for up to six nuclear weapons, remains unconfirmed as destroyed despite Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in Natanz, Fordo, and Isfahan.
According to the report, the Mossad utilized a complex recruitment strategy, focusing on individuals with access and expertise within iran.A key figure in this effort was an agent known only as “G,” an Iranian national with specialized experience in recruiting foreign spies in unfriendly environments. “G” was honored by the Mossad in 2024 for his contributions.
The recruitment wasn’t limited to traditional intelligence gathering. The Yedioth Ahronoth report, referencing the 2021 book “Mossad Amazons” by Michael Bar Zohar and Nessim Michel, details that Mossad operatives – described as “Mossad customers” – engaged in a range of activities, extending beyond seduction and monitoring of nuclear sites to include “offensive offensive operations and other motor operations.” One source stated, “Barana, he sent hundreds of clients, including people who were recruited by Mossad, to carry out simultaneous operations in Iran,” emphasizing the coordinated nature of the effort.
The report highlights that the Mossad didn’t just rely on existing agents,but actively worked to cultivate a new generation of Iranian operatives opposing the current regime.These groups operated with “consistent groups with high accuracy,” contributing to the success of initial strikes against Iranian targets. The nature of the “clients’ mission” remains classified, but the operation represents a meaningful and previously undisclosed penetration of Iranian security infrastructure.