Mossad's Deception: Video Release Led to Mass Arrests in Iran
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Former Mossad chief David Barnea revealed that the agency released a video showing its operatives inside Iran during the 12-day war in 2025. The purpose was to overwhelm Iranian intelligence with numerous suspects, making it harder to identify the real Israeli operatives. This strategy led to the arrest of around 21,000 Iranians, many of whom were later executed despite having no connection to Mossad.
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