The Rest Is Classified 57. Why Israel Attacked Iran
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Jun 18, 2025 Tensions mount as Israel strikes Iran, escalating their long-simmering conflict. The assassination of key nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, using advanced technologies, underscores the drastic tactics Israel employs to counter Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Delve into the ethics of targeted killings amidst murky moral dilemmas and the role of Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The dynamics of this shadow war are explored, revealing the complexities of modern espionage, military strategy, and the balance between covert operations and direct action.
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Meir Dagan’s Aggressive Vision
- Meir Dagan, Mossad chief, saw existential threat in Iran’s nuclear ambition.
- His aggressive mindset shaped Israel’s covert campaign to slow Iran’s nuclear program.
Mossad's Iran Nuclear Options
- Mossad considered conquering Iran or regime change unrealistic options against Iran's nuclear program.
- Targeted killings and slowing the program were chosen for strategic feasibility.
Israel’s Targeting Philosophy
- Israel equates Iranian nuclear scientists with enemy combatants, justifying assassinations.
- This blurs conventional distinctions between civilians and military targets in conflict.
