Iran16 April, 20261 min read
Mossad Chief Declares Israel Will Continue Operations Until Iran Regime Changes
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Mossad chief says Iran operations end only with regime change Israel will continue covert and military actions against Iran until Tehran's government falls
Mossad's Regime Change Pledge
Mossad chief David Barnea declared that Israel's operations against Iran will not conclude until the extremist regime in Tehran is toppled.
Barnea said our mission has yet to be completed and our obligation will be discharged only after this extremist regime is replaced.
He explicitly linked modern intelligence operations to the historical lessons of the Holocaust, invoking the principle of Never Again.
Barnea's remarks appeared to counter reports that Israel misled U.S. President Trump about the likelihood of a rapid collapse.
The Mossad chief said Israel will no longer remain passive in the face of Tehran's regional aggression.
Covert Operations and Intelligence
Barnea revealed that Mossad carried out operations inside Iran, including in Tehran. He addressed tensions between Mossad and the Israeli military.
The Mossad chief explained that earlier Israeli plans to provoke unrest inside Iran were part of a broader strategy presented to American officials. Some elements of the plan were not implemented due to regional opposition.
International and Regional Implications
The Mossad chief's public commitment to regime change came as the US pursued a new round of peace negotiations with Iran. Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz said Israel has become stronger and safer.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz will have a rippling impact beyond the Middle East. The UN agency warned of a global food crisis if the blockade remains.