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Mossad Chief Credits CIA as Israel’s 12-Day Campaign Cripples Iran’s Nuclear Program

His remarks followed a US-brokered ceasefire, underscoring Israel’s intent to maintain constant surveillance of Iran’s nuclear sites.

David Barnea, the head of the Israeli Mossad attends an honour guard ceremony for Israel's incoming military chief Herzi Halevi at Israel's Defence Ministry in Tel Aviv, Israel January 16, 2023. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Israel’s Mossad chief issues a rare public message after Operation Rising Lion, hailing a historic offensive against Iran and thanking the CIA for critical support.
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Overview

  • Mossad chief David Barnea publicly praised agents for covert operations and singled out the CIA for crucial intelligence support.
  • The 12-day air and secret drone campaign ended June 24 under a US-brokered ceasefire after targeting missile sites, air defenses and nuclear facilities.
  • A CIA statement confirmed that several key Iranian nuclear sites were destroyed and would require years to rebuild.
  • Mossad operatives smuggled attack drones into Iran via trucks, shipping containers and suitcases to disable defense systems and missile launchers.
  • Iran has detained more than 700 suspected collaborators and executed three individuals accused of aiding Israel’s operation.