Israel's Mossad Establishes Drone Base in Iran Amid Escalating Tensions

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Israel's Mossad intelligence agency has reportedly established a secret drone base near Tehran as part of a covert campaign targeting Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure, according to a senior Israeli security official cited by The Times of Israel. The operation, which involved the Israel Defence Forces, included smuggling precision weapons and elite commandos into Iranian territory.

Mossad activated drones to strike surface-to-surface missile launchers aimed at Israel, while commandos deployed precision-guided missiles near Iranian anti-aircraft sites. The operation effectively disabled Iran's air defense systems, allowing Israeli aircraft to achieve air superiority, officials stated. Furthermore, a series of covert sabotage missions targeting Iranian air defense and long-range missile facilities were conducted.

These strikes mark a significant escalation in the longstanding Israel-Iran conflict, with Israel conducting widespread airstrikes against dozens of strategic sites linked to Iran's military and nuclear programs, including the Natanz uranium enrichment facility. In response, Iran declared a national state of emergency as Israel braces for potential retaliation.

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