Leaked intelligence documents have revealed that Iran intended to amass an arsenal of 8,000 long-range missiles but entered the recent Israel-Iran conflict with just 2,500, according to a report by The Times.
According to Jerusalem Post, The disclosures highlight the extensive covert operations conducted by Israel’s Mossad, which had operatives embedded in Iran for over a decade, gathering critical intelligence on the country’s nuclear and missile programs.
The documents indicate that Mossad agents had been monitoring Iran’s nuclear facilities, including the Sanjarian site linked to nuclear weapons components, for nearly 15 years before the war began.
An intelligence source told The Times that the Mossad had “boots on the ground” at several different locations across Iran since 2010.
These operatives infiltrated key sites, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters, and mapped out nuclear enrichment facilities and missile production workshops.
Iran’s nuclear ambitions extended beyond its primary sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, which were heavily damaged by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes earlier this month.
The intelligence revealed Iran’s goal to produce 1,000 long-range missiles annually.
However, when the 12-day conflict erupted, triggered by Israel’s discovery of centrifuge construction in Tehran and Isfahan, Iran’s missile stockpile was significantly smaller than planned.
Mossad’s operations included detailed reconnaissance of factories and workshops, which were later targeted to disrupt Iran’s missile production infrastructure.
The strikes also hit Natanz’s uranium enrichment facilities, destroying critical infrastructure like piping, research buildings, and power systems.
Additional sites tied to Iran’s nuclear program, including the Shariati military complex, were also attacked.
The intelligence suggests years of meticulous planning, with ongoing operations likely continuing to monitor Iran’s capabilities.
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