Former Mossad official details how Israel eliminated Iran's military elite

The Role of Innovation and Technology

A former top Mossad official, Rami Igra, recently shared with the BBC how technology and innovation played a critical role in Israel's 12-day war with Iran. Igra, the former deputy chief of the Israeli intelligence agency, highlighted that innovation, technology, and "very sophisticated guiding systems" were key to the killings of top commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). When asked if he was impressed by the killings of these high-ranking officials, he replied, "It doesn't change the fact that behind that top brass, there's a whole army and people are expendable at the end of the day."

Impacts on Iran's Military Leadership

In its initial attack on June 13, Israel targeted and killed top Iranian military figures, including the Armed Forces Chief of Staff, the IRGC Chief of Staff, the head of IRGC missile and aerospace divisions, and several nuclear scientists. Iran has attributed these attacks to Mossad operatives working within its borders.

Key Takeaways

The BBC interview with Rami Igra, the former deputy chief of the Mossad, highlights the importance of innovation and technology in eliminating Iran's military elite. The war shows that Israel is willing to take aggressive action to protect its interests and that advanced weaponry and intelligence networks can significantly impact geopolitical conflicts.