A report has emerged suggesting a shocking plot involving Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, and Iranian security agents. The report, published in The Telegraph, alleges that Mossad enlisted Iranian operatives to plant explosives in a Tehran guesthouse where Hamas’ political head, Ismail Haniyeh, was residing. The initial plan was to assassinate Haniyeh in May during his visit to Tehran for the funeral of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. However, due to the presence of large crowds and the high risk of failure, the operation was reportedly postponed.
According to two anonymous Iranian officials, IRGC agents planted explosives in three separate rooms of the building housing Haniyeh. CCTV footage reportedly shows these agents stealthily entering and exiting multiple rooms within minutes. After carrying out the operation, the operatives quickly left the country. The Iranian officials believe that Mossad was behind this alleged assassination attempt, although Israel has not confirmed or denied involvement.
An official from the IRGC told The Telegraph that Mossad hired agents from the Ansar al-Mahdi protection unit, responsible for the security of high-ranking officials. This revelation has sparked an internal blame game within the IRGC, with different factions accusing each other of security failures. The IRGC’s commander, Esmail Qaani, has been summoned to address the situation, and according to sources, the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, is demanding answers. Khamenei reportedly considers addressing the security breach more crucial than seeking revenge.
This incident has also revived concerns about Israel’s potential influence within the IRGC. In 2020, Ali Younisi, Iran’s former intelligence minister, expressed concerns about the safety of Iranian officials, stating that the Zionist regime had the capability to target them. He emphasized that Mossad’s ability to repeatedly strike and openly threaten Iranian officials highlights the agency’s influence and potential for future attacks.
