Israel’s Mossad relies on US cover and security rot for Iran strikes

A news article published in March 2026 claims that recent high-profile assassinations of Iranian and Hezbollah leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in February 2026, were not solely the work of Israeli intelligence. Military analysts suggest that these strikes, which also targeted IRGC leadership in 2025 and Hezbollah in 2024, relied heavily on US intelligence and technology, including CIA surveillance and US military hardware. The article asserts that the CIA provided crucial real-time intelligence, target information, and confirmed Khamenei's location, while US drones and missiles were used in the attacks. The report suggests that Israel's dependence on the US and internal security failures within Iran are key factors in these operations.

In March 2026, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an airstrike on his Tehran compound, along with his wife and other top officials. The attack, reportedly carried out by Israel, was enabled by intelligence from the CIA and Mossad, including reconnaissance and communication intercepts. The CIA reportedly provided the Israelis with Khamenei's location on the day of the strike. The US and Israel have launched thousands of attacks on Iran in the week following the assassination. The operation highlights the extent of intelligence penetration within Iran.